The first WW Khilafat and Non-cooperation movement

Question 1

Which year did the WW take place?

Answer 1

1914

Question 2

What are the problems faced Indians during the WW period?

Answer 2

1. Defense expenditure increased
2. Custom duties were raised and taxation was introduced
3. Prices of food grains increased and doubled in the year 1913-18

Question 3

When did Mahatma Gandhi arrive India?

Answer 3

1915

Question 4

In 1917 why did Gandhiji go Champa Daran in Bihar?

Answer 4

To inspire the peasants and struggle against the oppressive plantation system.

Question 5

Where did Gandhiji organize satyagraha to support peasants who were suffering from shortage of food due to shortage of food

Answer 5

Kedha district of Gujarat

Question 6

Where did Gandhiji organize Satyagraha next? in the year 1918

Answer 6

He went to Ahmedabad to organize Satyagraha movement amongst cotton mil workers

Question 7

Where did Gandhiji organize satyagraha to support peasants who were suffering from shortage of food due to crop failure

Answer 7

Kedha district of Gujarat

Question 8

What do you mean by Rowlath Act?

Answer 8

Rowlath act was passed in the year 1919 in the Imperial Legislative Council but was opposed by the Indian members.
According to this act any pollical prisoner can be detained in the prison for 2 years with any trial.

Question 9

How did Gandhiji Reply to Rowlath Act?

Answer 9

On 6th April 1919 Gandhiji launched a nation wide Satyagraha with hartal.

Ralies were organized in few cities.Workers went on strike in Railways and shops were closed down.

Several local leaders were arrested, Also Gandhiji was barred (restricted) from entering Delhi.

Question 10

What is the Jallianwall bagh Massacre?

Answer 10

On 13th April 1919 a large crowd of people gathered to protest in the ground of Jallianwall bagh in Amritsar.Few of them came to attend the Baisakhi fair

General Dyer closed all exit points and commanded to open fire at the crowd.100 of ppl were killed at this incident.

As the news spread lot of strikes and clashes with the police and govt buildings started.

The govt responded by ending the movement with humiliating the ppl. Satyagrahis were forced to rub their noses on the ground crawd on the streets and salute at all sahibs.