What was the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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The question is asking about the Non-Cooperation Movement, which was a significant political campaign in India during the struggle for independence from British rule. It aimed at nonviolent resistance and the promotion of swadeshi (self-reliance).
Answer
The Non-Cooperation Movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, aimed to gain India's self-governance through peaceful non-compliance with British rule.
The Non-Cooperation Movement was a political campaign led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched in 1920, to gain self-governance and full independence for India by refusing to cooperate with the British government.
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was a political campaign led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched in 1920, to gain self-governance and full independence for India by refusing to cooperate with the British government.
More Information
Launched in response to the repressive policies of the British, the movement included boycotting British goods, institutions, and honors.
Tips
A common mistake is to underestimate the movement's emphasis on nonviolence and civil disobedience.
Sources
- Noncooperation movement | India, Gandhi, Satyagraha, & Khilafat ... - britannica.com
- Non-Cooperation Movement (1920) - Significance of NCM [UPSC ... - byjus.com
- Non-cooperation movement - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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