Question Q.12GS1GS2

Trace the events that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement. What were its outcomes?

Introduction

Civil disobedience refers to

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Civil disobedience refers to wilful disregard to state powers and prescriptions, but without violence and arms. In India, civil disobedience has championed by leaders like Gandhi against British Colonial rule. Events that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement:- (1) Simon Commission 1927 - The backlash for commission led to display of unity of Indians against non-involvement

2Birkenhead Challenge which challenged Indians to unity and draft a constitution. (3) Nehru Report under the chairmanry of Motilal Nehru (4) Lahore [illegible] and Purna Swaraj demands of young leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru who advocated for a more radical approach to freedom hence demanded Poorna Swaraj. (5) The Ripping Point: Gandhian clear warning for CDM if Purna Swaraj not given for 1 year. Non acceptance of demands there led to Mahatma Gandhi

the CDM. Outcomes:- (1) CDM was taken up widely in whole of India (2) Included Salt Satyagraha multiple methods like No tax policy Maharaj, No Chowkidars Bihar tax, Violation of forest/Aural labour (Aural India) CDM [by] C.Rajagopals. (3) Colonial repression using force (4) CDM was called off post the Gandhi-Irwin pact and further Round Table conferences. CDM was a monumental event in India which paved the way

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led to Mahatma Gandhi CDM was a monumental event in India which paved the way

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SUVAN SHARMA

AIR 1482025

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GS1GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Historical Underpinnings

Civil Disobedience Movement

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