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Chapter 2-Nationalism in India

Gandhi withdrew from the non-cooperation movement after violence broke out, notably the Chauri Chaura incident where a police station was burned down. He realized the people were not ready for mass struggle and needed training in non-violence. Satyagraha means non-violent resistance based on the power of truth, which Gandhi believed could unite India. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in 1919 when a British general blocked exits and opened fire on a peaceful gathering, killing hundreds. Alluri Sitaram Raju led an armed resistance movement in the 1920s, disagreeing with Gandhi's policy of non-violence. The salt march effectively symbolized resistance by protesting a common commodity

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Chapter 2-Nationalism in India

Gandhi withdrew from the non-cooperation movement after violence broke out, notably the Chauri Chaura incident where a police station was burned down. He realized the people were not ready for mass struggle and needed training in non-violence. Satyagraha means non-violent resistance based on the power of truth, which Gandhi believed could unite India. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in 1919 when a British general blocked exits and opened fire on a peaceful gathering, killing hundreds. Alluri Sitaram Raju led an armed resistance movement in the 1920s, disagreeing with Gandhi's policy of non-violence. The salt march effectively symbolized resistance by protesting a common commodity

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Chapter 2- Nationalism in India

Q1- Why Gandhiji withdrew from the Non-Cooperation Movement?


Ans- Gandhiji withdrew from the Non-Cooperation Movement because of
incidents of violence. The main incident was the Chauri Chaura which took
place in 1922. In that people clashed with the police and set a police
station on fire. It made Gandhiji realized that the people were not yet
ready for a mass struggle and that satyagrahis were needed to be
properly trained for non-violent demonstrations.

Q2- Explain the idea of Satyagraha.


Ans- Satyagraha means a unique method of mass agitation which is
based on the power of truth. Satyagraha is synonymous with non-violent
agitation. Gandhiji believed that practicing non-violence will become the
cause of National Unity.

Q3- Discuss the famous incidence of Jallianwala Bagh.


Ans- Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place on 13 April 1919. On that
particular day, a crowd of villagers were in Amritsar and attending a fair
gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh. Since the fair was
outside the city, villagers were unaware of the martial law that had been
imposed. Dyer entered the ground area and blocked all the exit points. He
opened fire on the crowd, killing hundreds of people.

Q4- Explain the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in Andhra Pradesh


during the 1920s.
Ans- Alluri Sitaram Raju who was from Andhra Pradesh claimed that he
possesses a variety of special powers. He found Gandhiji’s Non-
Cooperation Movement inspirational. He persuaded people to wear khadi
and to give up drinking. But Sitaram Raju also believed in the power of
force and asserted that India can be liberated only by the use of force and
not non-violence. He used guerrilla warfare for achieving swaraj.  

Q5- Discuss in what way the Salt March became an effective


symbol of resistance against colonialism.
Ans- The Salt March became the symbol of resistance against
colonialism. The reason was that it was a common commodity used by
both rich and poor. The silent and peaceful salt march was effective
because it indicated the true meaning of swaraj and non-violence. Salt
March also led to the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930.

Q6- Imagine yourself a woman who is participating in the Civil


Disobedience Movement. Explain what the experience meant to
your life.
Ans- Answer this question on the basis of your own understanding and
perspective.
Q7- In what way the First World War helped in the growth of the
National Movement in India.
Ans- The British army conducted forced recruitment from rural areas in
India at the time of the First World War. Reasons such as high custom
duties and imposed income tax were some of the reasons that led the
national movement of India to head towards a  stronger, more definitive
direction.  

Q8- Why Political Leaders differ sharply over the question of


separate electorates?
Ans- Political leaders differ sharply over the question of separate
electorates because of the difference of opinion that they had on caste
and minority issues.

Q9- Why the growth of nationalism in the colonies is linked to an


anti-colonial movement. 
Ans- People’s freedom was affected due to colonisation. The realization
and sense of oppression became a common bond for different people
which resulted in the growth of nationalist ideals.

Q10- What was the reason that Indians were outraged by the


Rowlatt Act.
Ans- The Rowlatt Act was passed hurriedly giving the government
autocratic powers that will repress political activities. It also allowed
detaining political prisoners without a trial, for two years. The unlawful act
was undemocratic and oppressive which made Indians outraged against
this act.

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