Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
1. Compare and contrast Non-cooperation movement from the civil disobedience movement. (250 words)
Reference: Modern Indian history by Bipin Chandra
Why the question:
The question is from the static portions of GS paper I , part modern Indian history.
Key Demand of the question:
One is expected to differentiate the Non-cooperation movement from the civil disobedience movement.
Directive:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start the answer by briefly describing the philosophy behind both the movements.
Body:
The answer body must compare and contrast the two movements in detail. Non-cooperation movement was launched to unify Hindu and Muslims and to attain Swaraj. On the other hand Civil disobedience movement was launched to attain ‘Purna Swaraj’ or complete independence.
Discuss the mode of operation, methodology, ambition, level mass participation etc. in the two movements.
Conclusion:
Conclude that though both the Non-cooperation movement and civil disobedience movement had many differences, they helped break the myth of benevolent despotism of British raj and unifying masses for future movement for independence.
