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Unit 10: National Movements and Indian Independence

10.6 Key-Words Notes

1. Repression : A state of forcible subjugation
2. Draconian measures : Exceedingly harsh, very severe
3. Kutcheries : Courts

10.7 Review Questions

1. What is the importance of Non-cooperation Movement in Indian Freedom Struggle? Discuss.
2. Why did Nehru and Patel advocate acceptance of the 3rd June Plan and the Congress working
committee and AICC pass a resolution in favour of it?
3. Highlights the merits and demerits of civil disobedience movement.
4. Discuss the characteristics of Quit India Movement.
5. India got independence but in partition. Discuss.
Answers: Self-Assessment
1. (i) 1920 (ii) 9 June 1920 (iii) 30,000 Pounds
(iv) 8 June 1920 (v) November, 1921
2. (i)(c) (ii)(b) (iii)(a) (iv)(c) (v)(b)
3. (i) August Revolution .
(ii) Britain was unwilling to offer an honourable settlement and a real constitutional advance
during the war.
(iii) 14 July, 1942. (iv) Banaras Hindu University.

10.8 Further Readings

1. V.D. Mahajan, History of Modern India, S. Chand and Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Chandra, Bipin, India’s Struggle for Freedom (1857–1947) Penguin, Delhi, 1996.

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