How did increased taxes and inflation during the First World War affect the national movement in India?
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Correct answer: Public discontent against colonial rule increased
The First World War increased government expenditure and disrupted supplies, while colonial authorities raised taxes and prices rose sharply. Ordinary families therefore faced a heavier financial burden, reduced purchasing power, and greater insecurity. These material hardships made British rule appear exploitative and encouraged wider criticism and participation in the national movement. They did not satisfy Indians, confine nationalism to royal courts, or produce immediate independence, so A is the accurate consequence.
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Public discontent against colonial rule increased
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The First World War increased government expenditure and disrupted supplies, while colonial authorities raised taxes and prices rose sharply. Ordinary families therefore faced a heavier financial burden, reduced purchasing power, and greater insecurity. These material hardships made British rule appear exploitative and encouraged wider criticism and participation in the national movement. They did not satisfy Indians, confine nationalism to royal courts, or produce immediate independence, so A is the accurate consequence.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: Chapter 2: Nationalism in India. Topic: The First World War, Khilafat, and Non-Cooperation.
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