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How did the forced recruitment of soldiers from villages impact the rural areas?
How did the forced recruitment of soldiers from villages impact the rural areas?
Forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread anger and hardship.
What economic and political changes were brought about by the war years?
What economic and political changes were brought about by the war years?
The war led to increased defence expenditure, financed by war loans and increasing taxes. Customs duties were raised and income tax was introduced. Prices doubled between 1913 and 1918, causing extreme hardship for the common people.
What environmental and health crises occurred in India during 1918-1921?
What environmental and health crises occurred in India during 1918-1921?
Crops failed in many parts of India, resulting in acute food shortages. This was accompanied by an influenza epidemic, resulting in the death of 12 to 13 million people as per the census of 1921.
What were the implications of the economic and environmental hardships on the Indian population?
What were the implications of the economic and environmental hardships on the Indian population?
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How did the national movement in India respond to the new economic and political situation post-1919?
How did the national movement in India respond to the new economic and political situation post-1919?
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