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The March, which took place in India, was led by Mohandas Gandhi to protest British rule in India. During the march, thousands of Indians followed Gandhi from his religious retreat near Ahmedabad to the Arabian Sea coast, a distance of some 240 miles. The march resulted in the arrest of nearly 60,000 people, including Gandhi himself. - The Marion (Ohio) Star [Edited] |
The movement which began with this march made a considerable impact on the social and political surroundings of the country. Analyse this statement by mentioning any three impacts.
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Solution
- Created patriotic feelings.
- Widened the base of the freedom struggle.
- Made people understand the significance of non-violence.
- There was improvement in the status of the depressed classes.
- Women became part of the movement.
- New methods of propaganda like Prabhat Pheris were used.
- Congress took part in legislative elections.
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Through various national movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following:
The impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement in India’s freedom struggle.
With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:
The impact of the Swadeshi and the Boycott Movement.
In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi’s demands were rejected by the British, as a result of which he launched the Civil Disobedience Movement. In this context, explain the following:
- Name the famous march undertaken by Gandhiji. Where did he begin this march? State two of its features.
- How was this Movement different from the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- Explain briefly how did Mahatma Gandhi try to promote Hindu-Muslim unity from the Rowlatt Satyagraha to the Third Round Table Conference.
In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi's demands were rejected by the British, as a result of which he launched the Civil Disobedience Movement. In this context explain the following
Significance of the Second Round Table Conference.
Mention any one provision each of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed in 1931.
What was Irwin’s declaration on Dominion Status for India?
Why was the British Government eager to have the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
What was declared by the British by the Communal Award of 1932?
What change in the Communal Award was brought about by the Poona Pact? Who was responsible for bringing about this change?
How successful was the second round table conference? What was Gandhi’s response?
