Question

Explain the importance of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Answer 1

1. Gandhiji coupled non-cooperation with Khilafat and adjoined Hindus and Muslims to end colonial rule.
2. These movements unleashed a surge of popular action that was altogether unprecedented in colonial India.
3. Indians did not cooperate with the government at any level.
4. Boycott of schools, colleges, and law courts.
5. National schools and colleges were opened.
6. Nonpayment of taxes.
7. Renunciation of titles and voluntary association with the government.
8. This movement changed the course of Indian history.
9. poor peasants, workers, students, lawyers, and industrialists joined the movement.
10. Hindus, Muslims, Parsees, and Sikhs were told to unite.
11. Thousands of Volunteers joined the cause.
12. Many officials resigned from their posts.
13. Meetings were attended by all sections of people.
14. Women participated in large numbers.
15. It was training for self-rule.