History & Civics
Answer
The main aspects of the Non-Cooperation Movement are given below:
- Boycott of British institutions – People renounced titles, resigned from government jobs, lawyers left courts, and students left British schools and colleges.
- Economic boycott – People refused to pay taxes and boycotted British goods.
- Mass participation – Large sections of the population, including urban Muslims, joined the movement.
- Goal of Swaraj – The ultimate goal was to achieve Swaraj (self-rule).
- Non-violent approach – Initially, the movement was peaceful, though it was suspended by Gandhiji after the Chauri Chaura incident.
- Impact on people – Indians gained self-confidence, self-esteem, and overcame fear of the British; it also strengthened Hindu-Muslim unity.
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Match the contents of Column A and Column B.
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The Charkha was a symbol of progress.
Chauri Chaura is a place in Madhya Pradesh.
Rowlatt Act was passed in 1923.
Sir Stafford Cripps was an American officer sent to India.
Netaji started the Quit India movement.
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