Non-Cooperation Movement

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What was the Non-Cooperation Movement in India?
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was a mass protest against British rule initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, aiming for self-governance and independence.
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Who was the leader of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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Mahatma Gandhi led the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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What triggered the launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 and the Rowlatt Act were major triggers for the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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What were some key forms of protest during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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Key forms included the boycott of British goods, government schools, and courts; resignation from government jobs; and non-payment of taxes.
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What was the role of Khilafat in the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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The Khilafat Movement, supporting the Turkish Caliphate, collaborated with the Non-Cooperation Movement, strengthening Hindu-Muslim unity against the British.
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Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement end?
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The movement was called off by Gandhi in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, where protestors killed policemen, leading him to stop the movement to maintain non-violence.
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What impact did the Non-Cooperation Movement have on Indian society?
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It fostered nationalistic sentiment, elevated Gandhi's leadership, and set the momentum for future movements toward Indian independence.
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How did the British government respond to the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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The British government responded with repression, including arrests of leaders and activists, yet struggled to maintain control over widespread protests.
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Which major Congress leader supported the Non-Cooperation Movement enthusiastically alongside Gandhi?
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Jawaharlal Nehru was an enthusiastic supporter of the Non-Cooperation Movement alongside Gandhi.
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Did the Non-Cooperation Movement achieve its objectives?
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It didn't achieve immediate political objectives like self-rule, but it unified the Indian populace and laid groundwork for future campaigns.
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What concept did Gandhi promote instead of fighting British soldiers directly?
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Gandhi advocated for the principle of non-violent resistance or Satyagraha.
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How did the Non-Cooperation Movement contribute to the Swadeshi Movement?
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By promoting the boycott of foreign goods, it significantly reinforced the Swadeshi Movement, encouraging the use of Indian-made goods.
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What was the significance of the year 1920 in the context of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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1920 marked the official launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement after the Congress session in Nagpur.
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Which social classes were mainly involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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It involved a cross-section of society, including peasants, students, and professionals, highlighting a diverse demographic participation.
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What was one of the major resolutions passed in the Congress session related to the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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The Congress adopted the resolution for Swaraj or self-rule as its goal during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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