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Describe the significance of the non cooperation movement |
| Answer» \tSwaraj was not achieved in one year as Gandhiji had told.\tHowever, it was a truly mass movement where lakhs of Indians participated in the open protest against the government through peaceful means.\tIt shook the British government who were stumped by the extent of the movement.\tIt saw participation from both Hindus and Muslims thereby showcasing communal harmony in the country.\tThis movement established the popularity of the Congress Party among the people.\tAs a result of this movement, people became conscious of their political rights. They were not afraid of the government.\tHordes of people thronged to jails willingly.\tThe Indian merchants and mill owners enjoyed good profits during this period as a result of the boycott of British goods. Khadi was promoted.\tThe import of sugar from Britain reduced considerably during this period.\tThis movement also established Gandhiji as a leader of the masses. | |