Question

Explain the role of business class in civil disobedience movement

Answer 1

$\boxed{ANSWER.. }$

The business class in India initially supported the Civil Disobedience Movement. The industrialists and merchants in India had become rich during the First World War. They were keen on expanding their businesses and wanted protection against foreign industries. Many eminent industrialists such as Purshottamdas Thakurdas and G. D. Birla criticised the colonial government for its control over the Indian economy. They provided financial assistance during the movement, and refused to buy and sell imported goods. Many industrialists began to see swaraj as a time when colonial restrictions on business will end. However, towards the end, they became apprehensive of the growing influence of socialism among the younger members of the Congress.  

#BE BRAINLY ☺❣

Answer 2

$\mathfrak{\huge\underline{Answer:}}$ ,

1. The business classes supported the Civil Disobedience Movement when it was first launched.
2. They gave financial assistance and refused to buy or sell imported goods.
3. Most businessmen came to see Swaraj at a time when colonial restrictions on business would no longer exist and trade and industry would flourish without constraints.
4. But after the failure of the Round Table Conference, business groups were no longer uniformly enthusiastic. So, when the movement was re-launched by Gandhiji, most of them withdrew their support.
5. They were apprehensive of the spread of militant activities, and worried about prolonged disruption of business.