Question

How did different sections of the Indian society react on the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Answer 1

1. Background: Supporting the Khilafat Movement and opposing the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. The Non-Cooperation Movement was started by Gandhiji.
2. Muslims and Hindus worked together to repeal colonial regulations.
3. Students quit attending government-run schools and universities.
4. Attorneys declined to appear in court.
5. In numerous towns and cities, the working class went on strike.
6. The rural areas expressed dissatisfaction with the British.
7. Andhra’s hill tribes broke forest regulations.
8. Awadh farmers failed to pay taxes.
9. Kumaun peasants refused to transport loads for colonial authorities.
10. Demonstrate against local authorities.
11. Women’s involvement.
12. The demand to disobey colonial laws was interpreted and implemented by peasants, labourers, and others in ways that best served their own interests.