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National Movement (1927-42)

Question
ICSEENIHC10005170

Mention two contributions of Subash Chandra Bose to India's freedom struggle.

Solution

i. Formed a new party named Forward Bloc.
ii. Organised the Indian National Army.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005177

The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:

The circumstances leading to the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Solution

1.The anti- Simon agitation and the revival of Revolutionary Terrorism.

2. The peasants’ unrest. The economic depression of 1929 and resultant political and socio-economic tensions intensified anti-imperialist mood, making Civil Disobedience Movement inevitable.

3. Rejection of Nehru Report by the government. Meanwhile, the demand of complete independence was gaining ground within the Congress. The famous resolution declaring Purna Swaraj (full independence) was adopted on December 31, 1929 at the Lahore Session of the Congress. The Congress also announced the launching of a Civil Disobedience Movement.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005178

The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:

The Second Round Table Conference.

Solution

i. It was held in London in September 1931.
ii. Gandhi was chosen as the sole representative of the Congress.
iii. Gandhi demanded a responsible Government and independence for India and immediate Dominion Status for India.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005179

The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact.

Solution

The Gandhi–Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and then the Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.

Below are the proposed conditions.

i. Discontinuation of the civil disobedience movement by the Indian National Congress
ii. Participation by the Indian National Congress in the Round Table Conference
iii. Withdrawal of all ordinances issued by the British Government imposing curbs on the activities of the Indian National Congress
iv. Withdrawal of all prosecutions relating to several types of offenses except those involving violence