Question

Examine the effects of the First World War on the National Movement of India. (5 points)

Answer 1

1.Prices of items increased doubling between 1913 and 1918
2. Custom duties were raised and income tax was introduced
3. Forced recruitment of rural people
4. Crop failures in many parts resulted in acute shortage of food
5. Common people were the worst sufferers.

Answer 2

The war created a new economic and political conditions which were:

1. War expenditure increase which was financed by loans so led to introduction of income tax.

2. Increase in prices led to increase in problems of people.

3. There was forced recruitment which angered the people.

4. Crop failure caused food shortages.

5. With the spread of epidemic influence about 12-13 million people were killed