{"id":3668,"date":"2023-01-16T07:41:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T07:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=3668"},"modified":"2024-02-07T11:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T11:21:44","slug":"since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/","title":{"rendered":"Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since the 1920s, the national movement has undergone a transformative evolution, branching out into diverse ideological strands that have significantly broadened its social base. This pivotal decade marked a period of intellectual ferment and political awakening, as different visions and philosophies emerged within the overarching framework of the national struggle. The movement, which initially coalesced around a common goal of independence from colonial rule, saw the infusion of ideologies ranging from Gandhian non-violence to more radical and socialist perspectives. This ideological diversity not only enriched the discourse within the movement but also attracted a wider spectrum of society, including peasants, workers, intellectuals, and women. The 1920s thus witnessed a dynamic expansion of the national movement, characterized by a pluralistic tapestry of ideas and a more inclusive participation from various segments of the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2020<\/strong><\/p><cite><strong><strong>The Freedom Struggle- Its various stages and important contributors\/contributions from different parts of the country.<\/strong><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0fc47522e1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0fc47522e1\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Structure_of_the_Question\" title=\"Structure of the Question\">Structure of the Question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Ideologies_that_influenced_freedom_struggle\" title=\"Ideologies that influenced freedom struggle\">Ideologies that influenced freedom struggle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Revolutionary_Nationalism\" title=\"Revolutionary&nbsp;Nationalism\">Revolutionary&nbsp;Nationalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Communism\" title=\"Communism\">Communism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Communalism\" title=\"Communalism\">Communalism<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#The_Labour_Ideology\" title=\"The Labour Ideology&nbsp;\">The Labour Ideology&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Feminism\" title=\"Feminism\">Feminism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Revolutionary_Activism\" title=\"Revolutionary Activism\">Revolutionary Activism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Peasant_Movements\" title=\"Peasant Movements\">Peasant Movements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Expansion_of_Social_Base\" title=\"Expansion of Social Base\">Expansion of Social Base<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#1_What_were_the_key_ideological_strands_that_emerged_within_the_national_movement_in_the_1920s\" title=\"1. What were the key ideological strands that emerged within the national movement in the 1920s?\">1. What were the key ideological strands that emerged within the national movement in the 1920s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#2_How_did_Mahatma_Gandhis_philosophy_influence_the_national_movement_during_this_period\" title=\"2. How did Mahatma Gandhi&#8217;s philosophy influence the national movement during this period?\">2. How did Mahatma Gandhi&#8217;s philosophy influence the national movement during this period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#3_In_what_ways_did_the_national_movement_expand_its_social_base_in_the_1920s\" title=\"3. In what ways did the national movement expand its social base in the 1920s?\">3. In what ways did the national movement expand its social base in the 1920s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#4_How_did_the_demand_for_complete_independence_gain_momentum_during_this_period\" title=\"4. How did the demand for complete independence gain momentum during this period?\">4. How did the demand for complete independence gain momentum during this period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#5_Were_there_any_challenges_faced_by_the_national_movement_in_the_1920s_due_to_its_diverse_ideological_strands\" title=\"5. Were there any challenges faced by the national movement in the 1920s due to its diverse ideological strands?\">5. Were there any challenges faced by the national movement in the 1920s due to its diverse ideological strands?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/since-the-decade-of-the-1920s-the-national-movement-acquired-various-ideological-strands-and-thereby-expanded-its-social-base\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Structure of the Question<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In Introduction, <ul><li>Cite briefly how movements were different from post-1920\u2019s \u2013 different ideological strands.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>In Body,<ul><li>Elaborate new ideologies and mass penetration.<\/li><li>Discuss about Marxist ideology, RSS and CPI emergence, participation of labor class, peasantry, women, and backward classes to attest the expanding social base.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Conclude by comparing the earlier social base and change in the ideology of Indian National Congress.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Freedom Movement which initially signified disorganization and irregular protests, after its expansion and addition of different ideological strands took the form of a structure with different ideological bodies competing and complementing each other in the process to achieve ultimate goal of freedom .The events and changes which manifested in the decade were seminal as they remarkably changed the course of the freedom struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideologies_that_influenced_freedom_struggle\"><\/span><strong><strong>Ideologies that influenced freedom struggle<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revolutionary_Nationalism\"><\/span><strong>Revolutionary&nbsp;Nationalism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The revolutionaries wanted complete independence and envisioned the State as what it would be after freedom.<\/li><li>They put in great efforts to mobilise students, workers and peasants to be the driving force behind a mass struggle with a specific endeavour.<\/li><li>Funds were raised through different ventures, for instance, the Kakori train robbery.<\/li><li>Bhagat Singh\u2019s Punjab Naujawan Sabha, Sachin Sanyal and Jogesh Chandra Chatterji stirred up the youth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communism\"><\/span><strong><strong>Communism<\/strong><\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The working class participated in the movement with a definite intention to realize social equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MN Roy was the driving force behind the ideology which attracted many Indian intellectuals and thus Communist party of India was founded in 1925.<\/li><li>It brought the Freedom struggle to the International Arena and garnered the support of world Organizations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communalism\"><\/span><strong>Communalism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-1922, communalism reared its ugly head and the country was repeatedly plunged into communal riots. Old communal organizations were revived and fresh ones were founded. The Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha began to further their vested interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Labour_Ideology\"><\/span><strong><strong>The Labour Ideology<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>People belonging to this ideology participated in the Non-Cooperation movement through the Cotton Mill workers strike in Bombay during 1919 and 1920.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The legalization of labour unions by the Indian Trade Union Act in 1926 gave thrust to their activity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Labour strike during the Civil Disobedience Movement and strike of Great Indian Peninsular Railway in 1930 was a major blow to the British.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feminism\"><\/span><strong>Feminism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women participation has been improved with Gandhian methods and organizations like All Indian Women\u2019s association came to the popular front.<\/li><li>Active participation was seen in Non-cooperation and civil disobedience.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revolutionary_Activism\"><\/span><strong>Revolutionary Activism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The failure of peaceful mediums had frustrated the youth. They began to mobilise with secret organisationslikeHindustan Republican Association (1923) andHindustan Socialist Republican Association (1928). RamPrasad Bismil, Ashfaqull Khan, Chandrashekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh among others actively engaged in anti-colonial activities and encouraged youth to join the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peasant_Movements\"><\/span><strong>Peasant Movements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Between 1920 and 1940, peasant organizations arose.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The first organization to be founded was the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (1929) and in 1936 the All-India Kisan Sabha.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The peasants organized by the Sabha demanded freedom from economic exploitation for peasants, workers, and all other exploited classes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>At the time of Independence, the two most classical cases of peasant movements, namely the <strong>Tebhaga movement<\/strong> (1946-47) and the Telangana movement (1946-51).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expansion_of_Social_Base\"><\/span><strong>Expansion of Social Base<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gandhiji for the first time made the national movement a mass movement. People from every background began to participate in the protests. Peasants (Eka movement), tribal (Alluri Sitaram Raju) vigorously engaged in challenging the authority of British rule. Due to this new awakening, the suppressed social classes asserted their right in society. Movements like Vaikom Satyagraha of Kerala (1924), Adi-dharma movement of Punjab (1926) were the outcome of the aspirations of the suppressed and Dalits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, the freedom struggle, with a narrow social base, was largely confined to the middle-class and elites. The 1920s witnessed the expansion of the social base and people from every stratum began to associate themselves with it through different ideological dimensions. The participation of masses made the struggle more vibrant and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_were_the_key_ideological_strands_that_emerged_within_the_national_movement_in_the_1920s\"><\/span><strong>1. What were the key ideological strands that emerged within the national movement in the 1920s?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The national movement in the 1920s saw the emergence of various ideological strands, including Gandhian principles of non-violence and civil disobedience, socialist ideals advocating for economic equality, and the demand for complete independence from British colonial rule. These diverse ideologies contributed to a more comprehensive and inclusive social base for the movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_did_Mahatma_Gandhis_philosophy_influence_the_national_movement_during_this_period\"><\/span><strong>2. How did Mahatma Gandhi&#8217;s philosophy influence the national movement during this period?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Mahatma Gandhi&#8217;s philosophy played a pivotal role in shaping the national movement. His emphasis on non-violence, satyagraha (civil disobedience), and the idea of Swaraj (self-rule) resonated widely, attracting people from different social strata. This philosophy not only provided a unifying force but also expanded the participation in the movement beyond traditional political boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_In_what_ways_did_the_national_movement_expand_its_social_base_in_the_1920s\"><\/span><strong>3. In what ways did the national movement expand its social base in the 1920s?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The national movement broadened its social base by reaching out to various sections of society. It actively incorporated peasants, workers, women, and students into its fold. This inclusivity was facilitated by the adoption of different ideological approaches that addressed the diverse concerns and aspirations of these groups, making the movement more representative and reflective of India&#8217;s socio-economic diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_did_the_demand_for_complete_independence_gain_momentum_during_this_period\"><\/span><strong>4. How did the demand for complete independence gain momentum during this period?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The 1920s witnessed a shift in the national movement&#8217;s goals towards complete independence. Influenced by leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose and the rising discontent against British policies, the demand for Purna Swaraj (complete independence) gained momentum. 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