Question 3DiscussGS1GS1
Non-Cooperation Movement democratized India's freedom struggle but suffered from inherent limitations. Discuss.
Introduction
Non - Cooperation Movement started in 1919 against the Khilafat issue and Jallianwala Bagh massacre and is said to be "1st mass movement of Gandhian era".
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Main Body
Democratised Indian Freedom Struggle:
1Mass participation of students, peasants, etc.
2Hindu-Muslim unity due to Khilafat issue and Lucknow Pact of 1916.
3Ensured that various demands of various sections declared before government
4Tribal involvement in form of support to Mappila rebellion.
5First time saw women on street participating in picketing, etc.
Inherent Limitations:
1Islah and Janda divided on whether to take Khilafat issue (Communal aspect)
2Muslim participation only due to communal issue raised
3Peasant revolt of Bengal not supported to not fully democratic.
4Inherent divide between Congress (Extremist swaraj) vis Gandhian struggle true struggle).
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Topper
Harsh Lodha
AIR 2612023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Non-Cooperation Movement
Democratisation and limitations of Non-Cooperation Movement
Writing Stats
128
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