Indian merchants and industrialists supported the Civil Disobedience Movement because they wanted to expand their businesses free from colonial restrictions. They opposed colonial policies that limited business activities, sought protection against imports of foreign goods, and desired a favourable rupee-sterling exchange ratio. They gave financial assistance to the movement and refused to buy or sell imported goods, seeing swaraj as a time when trade and industry would flourish without constraints.
Source: Chapter 2, Section 3.2 – How Participants saw the Movement
For a 2-mark answer, examiners look for two clear reasons — colonial restrictions on business and opposition to import policies (or the desire for protection) — plus the key actions taken (financial aid, boycott of imported goods). Avoid lengthy background; stay focused on why they supported it. Mentioning FICCI or names like G.D. Birla is a bonus but not required for full marks.