Q1. [3] § 1 The First World War, Khilafat and Non-Cooperation § 1.3 Why Non-cooperation? § 3.2 How Participants saw the Movement
"The effects of Non-Cooperation Movement on the economic front were more dramatic." Support the statement with examples.
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2022 32/2/1 Q7
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Model Answer
The Non-Cooperation Movement had a dramatic impact on the economic front:
- Boycott of foreign goods: People refused to buy foreign cloth and other imported goods, causing a sharp decline in their imports.
- Bonfire of foreign cloth: Foreign cloth was burnt publicly. The value of British cloth imports fell from ₹102 crore to ₹57 crore.
- Promotion of Indian goods: People began using Indian-made goods like khadi, boosting local industries and handloom weavers.
- Boycott of liquor shops: Liquor shops were picketed, reducing government revenue from excise duty.
These actions directly hurt British economic interests in India.
Source: The Nationalist Movement in India, Chapter 2
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Explanation
- The examiner expects specific economic examples — not political ones like surrendering titles or boycotting courts.
- Key facts to remember: the import figures (₹102 crore → ₹57 crore) add precision and score marks.
- Three well-labelled points are sufficient for 3 marks; do not write about Chauri Chaura or civil disobedience here.
- The word "dramatic" in the question signals you must show visible, measurable impact — hence figures and concrete actions matter.
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