Question

critically examine the main aspects of indian national movement during the period between 1920-1935

Answer 1

The consumer movement in India has evolved vastly since it began. There has been a significant change in consumer awarenessin the country. Till the enactment of COPRA in 1986, the consumer movement did not bear much force, but ever since its inception, the movement has been empowered substantially. The setting up of consumer courts and consumer groups has been a progressive move. However, in contemporary India, the consumer redressal process is quite complicated, expensive and time-consuming. Filing cases, attending court proceedings, hiring lawyers, and other procedures make it cumbersome.In India, there are over 700 consumer groups of which, unfortunately, only about 20-25 are well-organised and functioning smoothly.

Answer 2

• The non-cooperation movement - Khilafat movement begin in Jan 1921. Various social groups participated in this movement, each with its own specific aspirations.

• In Feb 1922, Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non-cooperation movement. He felt the movement was turning violent in many areas.

• The new tory govt in Britain constituted a statutory commission under Sir John Simon. It was greeted with a slogan when it arrived in India in 1928. All parties including the Congress & the Muslim league, participated in the demonstrations.

• The viceroy Lord Irwin, announced in Oct 1929, a vague offer of "dominion status" for India.

• In Dec 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Lahore congress formalised the demand of 'Purna Swaraj'.

• On 31 Jan 1930, Gandhi sent an ultimatum to viceroy Irwin stating 11 demands. As Irwin was unwilling to negotiate, Gandhiji started his famous salt march marking the beginning of CDM.

• However, Gandhiji once again decided to call off the movement & entered into a pact with Irwin on 5 March 1931.

• With great apprehension, Gandhiji relaunched the CDM. For over a year, the movement continued, but by1934 it lost all its momentum.

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