Non-Cooperation Movement - Urban Participation
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What was one significant effect of the non-cooperation movement on the economy?

  • The value of foreign goods increased significantly.
  • The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922. (correct)
  • The production of foreign textiles surged.
  • Local traders began to heavily invest in foreign trade.

    • Which party was willing to enter council elections as part of their power struggle?

  • The Justice Party (correct)
  • The Brahman Party
  • The Indian National Congress
  • The Social Democratic Party

    • Why did the boycott movement in urban areas gradually lose momentum?

  • Support from middle-class participants decreased significantly.
  • Khadi cloth was generally more affordable than foreign cloth.
  • There were insufficient alternatives to British institutions. (correct)
  • Citizens found imported goods to be of higher quality.

    • What was one consequence of increased production in Indian textile mills?

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    What reason led students and teachers to return to government schools?

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    Non-Cooperation Movement - Urban Participation

    • The movement gained traction with middle-class urban participation, leading to widespread student boycotts, teacher resignations, and lawyer strikes.
    • The Justice Party, representing non-Brahmans in Madras, chose to participate in council elections, seeking to gain political power previously restricted to Brahmans.
    • The boycott of foreign goods led to a significant decline in foreign cloth imports, dropping from Rs 102 crore to Rs 57 crore between 1921 and 1922.
    • Merchants and traders actively participated in the boycott, refusing to trade or finance foreign goods.
    • The boycott movement stimulated the Indian textile industry, increasing production of handloom and mill-made cloth.

    Challenges and Decline

    • The cost of Khadi cloth posed a challenge for the poor population, making it difficult to sustain a long-term boycott of cheaper mill cloth.
    • The absence of alternative Indian institutions to replace British ones hampered the effectiveness of the boycott, leading to a return of students and lawyers to government institutions.

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    Explore the pivotal role of urban participation in the Non-Cooperation Movement. This quiz examines how the movement led to student boycotts, lawyer strikes, and the rise of local industries, alongside the challenges faced in sustaining the boycott. Dive into the complexities of this transformative period in Indian history.

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