Question

How did the First World War help in the growth of the National Movement in India?

Answer 1

Answer:

The First World War helped in the growth of the National Movement in India as it created a new economic and political situation as mentioned below :

The defense expenditure had increased.

War loans were taken and more taxes were imposed.

Custom duties were raised.

Income tax was introduced.

The rise in prices led to extreme hardships for the people.

There was widespread discontentment in the rural area due to forced recruitment of soldiers.

In 1918-19 and 1920-21 crops failed in many parts of India resulting in acute shortages of food.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The First World War helped in the growth of the National Movement in India in the following ways:

• The British army forcibly recruited people from the rural areas of India.  

• To finance the defense expenditure, custom duties were raised and income taxes were imposed.

• During 1918-19 and 1920-21, crops failed in many parts of India which resulted in acute food shortages.

All this caused extensive anger and opposition against the British colonial rule, and aided the growth of the national movement of India.

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