How had the First World War created a new economic situation in India? Explain with three examples.
The First World War created a new economic situation in India which are as:
(i) It led to a huge increase in defence expenditure which was financed by war loans and increasing taxes.
(ii) Customs duties were raised.
(iii) Income tax introduced.
Why Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What is meant by the idea of satyagraha?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
The Simon Commission
Compare the images of Bharat Mata in this chapter with the image of Germania in Chapter 1.
List all the different social groups which joined the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921. Then choose any three and write about their hopes and struggles to show why they joined the movement.
Discuss the Salt March to make clear why it was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism.
Imagine you are a women participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement. Explain what the experience meant to your life.
Why did political leaders differ sharply over the question of separate electorates?
When was the Indian National Congress formed?
Mock Test Series
