Question

Why did the industrial working class did not participate in the civil disobedience movement in large numbers?

Answer 1

The industrial working classes did not participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement in large numbers, except in the Nagpur region. This was because industrialists were supporting the Movement and Congress was reluctant to include workers’ demand as part of the Movement.

Demands of workers

(i) They demanded higher wages.

(ii) They demanded proper working conditions

Answer 2

Answer:

The reason was-

The Industrialist became close to Congress which gave them support .

Bhat for participating in civil disobedience movement the workers made certain demand like high wages.

But Congress couldn't help them as they had support of Industrialist as a result industrial working class didn't join the movement