Question

How did the Non-Cooperation Movement spread to the countryside and drew into its

fold the struggles of peasants and tribal communities? Elaborate.

Answer 1

The Non-Cooperation Movement spread to the countryside. The following points state its spread
(i) In Awadh, peasants under the leadership of Baba Ram Chandra revolted against the talukdars and the landlords who demanded very high rent and different taxes from them. The peasant demanded reduction of revenue, abolition of begar and social boycott of oppressive landlords. In many places, local leaders told peasants that Gandhiji had declared that no taxes were to be paid and land was to be redistributed among the poor.
(ii) In the Gudem hills of Andhra Pradesh, a Militant Guerrilla Movement spread. The colonial government had closed large forest areas which affected the livelihood of the forest people. When the government forced them to contribute begar or free labour, they revolted. Alluri Sitaram Raju inspired by Gandhiji’s ideals came to lead them and the Gudem rebels attacked police stations and carried on guerrilla warfare for achieving Swaraj

Answer 2

1. Non cooperation movement involved struggle of peasants and tribals.
2. In awadh, peasants were led by baba ramchandra against the talukdars and landlords for charging high rents.
3. The peasants also revolted against begar.
4. In 1920, the Oudh Kisaan Sabha was set up which was headed by Jawahar Lal Nehru and Baba Ramchandra.
5. In gudem hills of Andhra Pradesh, a movement was led by Alluri Sitaram Raju against the British forest laws.