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ABHINAV SIWACHAIR 12· 2022

Question 2GS1GS1

Highlighting the emergence of the working class movement, discuss its contribution towards India's freedom struggle. (Answer in 150 words)

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Working class movement developed through use of [class consciousness] and [economic], social and political exploitation of the workers in colonial figure.

Organizations such as [Indian labor Federation], etc.

[Working Class Movement] —

Strike in [Indian Railways]

[Strike by tea workers plantation]

Support by lala lajpat rai, Madan [Chandra] (al).

[Emergence of movements]: -

1. There were [strikes] by various working class groups.

2. [Organized] strike [emerged] with the strike of [Great Indian Peninsular Railway]

3. There were support to this by formation of [organisations] like [Bombay]

Mill and Millhaads Association

4. Various freedom fighters like Swarendranath Bannerjee [demanded] about working class in [legislative council].

5. With formation of [political parties] like [CPF] 1925-MN Ray, it further came into mainstream.

[Contribution to struggle]:-

1. It [mobilised] workers into national movement.

2. Led to [organisational development]:-

All India Trade Union Congress (1920) Trade Union Federation etc.

3. [Confidence] of labor strikes with Non-Cooperation Movement (1921), Quit India (1942).

4. [Advocacy] of issues of all [religious] [sections].

5. Broader [inclusion] of individuals in national movement - Tex plant workers.

Hence at played a crucial role in India freedom movement.

186 words19 paragraphs
  • Identifies key strike movements
  • Mentions important leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Attempts to connect working class movement to freedom struggle
  • Lists multiple contributions to freedom struggle
  • Mentions key organizations like AITUC
  • Connects with major independence movements
  • Provides chronological developments

Topper

ABHINAV SIWACH

AIR 122022

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present

Freedom Struggle

Working class movement and its contribution

Writing Stats

186

Total words

19

Paragraphs

Explanatory

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