During which movement in 1920 did Mahatma Gandhi call for the boycott of foreign clothes in West Godavari?

The correct answer is Non-cooperation Movement.

Key Points

• The Non-cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 as a form of peaceful resistance against British rule in India.
• One of the key objectives of the movement was to boycott British goods and promote the use of Indian-made goods, including clothing.
• In West Godavari, Mahatma Gandhi called for the boycott of foreign clothes to encourage self-reliance and boost Indian textile industries.
• The movement aimed to achieve Swaraj (self-rule) by non-violent means and was marked by widespread non-cooperation with British authorities.
• The Non-cooperation Movement saw massive participation from various sections of Indian society, including students, peasants, and workers.

Additional Information

• Satyagraha
  • Satyagraha is a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed by Mahatma Gandhi.
  • The term combines the Sanskrit words "Satya" (truth) and "Agraha" (insistence), meaning "insistence on truth."
  • Satyagraha was employed by Gandhi during various movements, including the Non-cooperation Movement, to peacefully resist British rule.
• Swadeshi Movement
  • The Swadeshi Movement was an economic strategy aimed at removing British rule and promoting Indian-made goods.
  • It encouraged the boycott of British products and the revival of domestic products and production processes.
  • The movement played a significant role during the Non-cooperation Movement.
• Khadi
  • Khadi is a hand-spun and hand-woven cloth promoted by Mahatma Gandhi as part of the Swadeshi Movement.
  • Gandhi encouraged Indians to wear Khadi instead of foreign-made textiles to support local artisans and industries.
  • Khadi became a symbol of self-reliance and resistance against British colonial rule.
• Rowlatt Act
  • The Rowlatt Act was passed by the British government in India in 1919 to extend repressive measures during the First World War.
  • It allowed the government to imprison any person suspected of terrorism without trial for up to two years.
  • The act led to widespread anger and protests across India, contributing to the launch of the Non-cooperation Movement.