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Describe any three major movements conducted by Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Answer» The three major movements conducted by Mahatma Gandhi are given below : 1. Non – cooperation movement: This movement was launched in January, 1921. The main object of this movement was to boycott all political, social and economic institutions of British India, in order to put pressure on the Government. This movement strengthened the unity between the Hindus and Muslims. 2. Civil – Disobedience movement: This movement was launched on March 12, 1930, along with “Dandy March”. The main objective of this movement was to violate every rule and regulation of British government through Civil Disobedience. The middle-class, labor-class and farmers also took active part in this movement. The movement started with the demand of right to prepare salt. 3. Quit India movement: It was an important movement which started on August 9, 1942. Main objective of this movement was a quick end of British rule in India. Gandhi gave the slogan “Do or die”. It was the most aggressive movement. Although the movement could not achieve its goal, yet it awakened the desire of independence among-st Indians. |
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