Question

Describe any three causes of 'Civil Disobedience Movement'.

Answer 1

1. Salt Law: The British monopoly on salt and the imposition of heavy taxes made it a symbol of oppression, leading to protests like the Dandi March.
2. Economic Depression: The global economic crisis of the 1930s worsened Indian farmers’ conditions due to falling agricultural prices.
3. Simon Commission: The appointment of the all-white Simon Commission without Indian representation was seen as an insult and sparked protests.