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Who had organized the dalits into the 'Depressed Classes Association' in 1930? Describe his achievements.
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Define the term 'Civil Disobedience Movement.' Describe the participation of rich and poor peasant communities in the 'Civil Disobedience Movement.'
OR
Define the term 'Civil Disobedience Movement.' Describe the participation of rich and poor peasant communities in the 'Civil Disobedience Movement.'
Solution:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had organised the dalits into the Depressed Classes Association in 1930.
Achievments :
(i) The 'Depressed Classes Association' was in favour of separate electorate for dalits.
(ii) It uplifted the dalits against the dominance of upper caste Hindus.
(iii) It gave the depressed classes, reserved seats in Provincial and Central Legislative Councils in proportion to their population.
(iv) The 'Depressed Classes Association' enhanced the dignity of marginalised section of society such as SC, ST, OBC.
(v) Ambedkar accepted Gandhiji's position and as a result, the Poona Pact was signed.
OR
The term 'Civil Disobedience' meant "Refusal by a large group of people to obey particular laws or pay taxes, usually as a form of peaceful political protest".In the countryside, rich peasant communities like the Patidars of Gujarat and the Jats of Uttar Pradesh were active in the movement. Being producers of commercial crops, they were hit hard by the trade depression and falling prices. These rich peasants became enthusiastic supporters of the Civil Disobedience Movement, organizing their communities, and at times forcing reluctant members, to participate in the boycott programmes. For them, the fight for Swaraj was a struggle against high revenues.
Poor peasants wanted the unpaid rent to the landlord remitted. They joined a variety of radical movements, often led by socialists and communists. Apprehensive of raising issues that might upset the rich peasants and landlords, the Congress was unwilling to support 'no rent' campaigns in most places. So, the relationship between the poor peasants and the Congress remained uncertain.
Achievments :
(i) The 'Depressed Classes Association' was in favour of separate electorate for dalits.
(ii) It uplifted the dalits against the dominance of upper caste Hindus.
(iii) It gave the depressed classes, reserved seats in Provincial and Central Legislative Councils in proportion to their population.
(iv) The 'Depressed Classes Association' enhanced the dignity of marginalised section of society such as SC, ST, OBC.
(v) Ambedkar accepted Gandhiji's position and as a result, the Poona Pact was signed.
OR
The term 'Civil Disobedience' meant "Refusal by a large group of people to obey particular laws or pay taxes, usually as a form of peaceful political protest".In the countryside, rich peasant communities like the Patidars of Gujarat and the Jats of Uttar Pradesh were active in the movement. Being producers of commercial crops, they were hit hard by the trade depression and falling prices. These rich peasants became enthusiastic supporters of the Civil Disobedience Movement, organizing their communities, and at times forcing reluctant members, to participate in the boycott programmes. For them, the fight for Swaraj was a struggle against high revenues.
Poor peasants wanted the unpaid rent to the landlord remitted. They joined a variety of radical movements, often led by socialists and communists. Apprehensive of raising issues that might upset the rich peasants and landlords, the Congress was unwilling to support 'no rent' campaigns in most places. So, the relationship between the poor peasants and the Congress remained uncertain.
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