Question

Why was civil disobedience movement called off in 1931? Why was it started again in December 1931?​

Answer 1

Civil disobedience movement

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explain the circumstances under which Gandhiji decided to call off

the civil disobedience movement in 1931?

Ans. 1. Worried by the developments, the colonial government

begin arresting the Congress leaders one by one.

2. This lead to violent clashes in many places.

3. Abdul Gaffar Khan was arrested in Peshawar in 1930. The Angry

crowd demonstrated in the streets of Peshawar. Many were killed

in the police firing.

4. A month later Mahatma Gandhi himself was arrested. After his

arrest in Solapur industrial workers attacked police post, Municipal

buildings, lawcourts and railway stations.

5. A frightened government responded with a policy of brutal

suppression.

6. Peaceful satyagrahis were attacked, women and children were

beaten and about 1 lakh people were arrested.

7. At such a Junction Mahatma Gandhi decided to call off his

movement to avoid bloodshed.