Question 16GS1GS1

Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.

Introduction

Mahatma Gandhi prepared the strategy of 'Satyagraha', which was implemented practically, through various mass struggles and constructive programmes.

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Main Body

Constructive Programmes: (1) Non-cooperation Movement: (i) Resigning from government posts and giving up of honorary titles. (ii) Boycott of schools, colleges, law courts etc. => suy-reliance. (iii) Boycott of foreign clothes, utensils, picketing of liquor shops etc. => 'Swadeshi' and impetus to domestic industry.

4Integration of Khilafat and Non-cooperation Movement => Hindu and Muslim unity. (5) Integration of Khadi and Charkha as the symbols of mass movement => indigenous glorification. (6) Remaining non-violent and resisting the British violence. (ii) Civil Disobedience Movement: (1) Breaking of oppressive colonial laws => e.g. salt laws, chaudir taxes. (2) Integration of women, through methods of peaceful resistance like fasting, picketing, marches => upliftment of status of women.

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Conclusion

Therefore, Gandhi's constructive programmes centered on 'struggle-cum-service' strategy toward on abolition of untouchability, women degradation, Hindu-Muslim unity and building up capacity of masses.

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Clear identification of Gandhi's strategy
Well-organized listing of constructive programmes
Mentions specific boycotts and their purposes

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Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History

Freedom Struggle

Gandhi's Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements

Writing Stats

155

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