Khilafat Movement and Non Cooperation Movement

Question 1

When did the Khilafat Movement start?

Answer 1

1919

Question 2

Why did the Khilafat Movement start?

Answer 2

When the British threatened to take away territory from the Turkish Khalifa after WW1, Muslims were outraged and formed the Khilafat Movement to protect the Sultan and their religion.

Question 3

How did the Khilafat-Non Cooperation Movement form?

Answer 3

Non-Cooperation Movement had common ground with Khilafat Movement. Khilafat Movement promised non-violence in return for Gandhi’s support for the Khilafat Movement. This became Khilafat-Non Cooperation Movement.

Question 4

What fueled the Non Cooperation Movement?

Answer 4

Rowlatt Act, Amritsar Massacre and Montagu Chelmsford Report

Question 5

When did the Non Cooperation Movement start?

Answer 5

1920

Question 6

How much did the value of imports of foreign cloth fall?

Answer 6

From RS 102 crore in 1920-21 to 57 crore in 1921-22

Question 7

How did the women of Bengal participate in the movement?

Answer 7

1. Organised themselves under the Mahila Karma Samaj of the Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee.
2. Women of the Samaj organised meetings and raised the spirit of the movement.
3. Picketing of foreign wine and cloth shops and selling of Khaddar on the streets.

Question 8

What called off the Non Cooperation Movement?

Answer 8

Chauri Chaura incident. It was violent (A mob of 3000 killed 25 policemen and one inspector) so Gandhi called it off as he stood by non-vioelence.

Question 9

When did Non Cooperation Movement come to an end?

Answer 9

12 February 1922

Question 10

Why did the Khilafat Movement come to an end?

Answer 10

The Khilafat was abloished