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National Movement in India — Revision Notes

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

National Movement in India revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points. Includes The Great National Uprising.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

The Great National Uprising of 1857

  • First major uprising against British rule, also called the First War of Independence
  • Caused by political dissatisfaction, economic exploitation, social-religious interference, and military grievances
  • Immediate cause: Introduction of Enfield rifle with cartridges greased with cow and pig fat
2

Boycott and Swadeshi Movement (1905)

  • Triggered by the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon in 1905
  • Bengal was divided into East Bengal (Muslim majority) and West Bengal (Hindu majority)
  • October 16, 1905 observed as 'National Mourning Day' across Bengal
3

Formation of Muslim League (1906)

  • Established in 1906 as part of British 'divide and rule' policy
  • Key figures: Aga Khan, Nawab Salimullah Khan, supported by Viceroy Minto
  • Aimed to create separate electorates for Muslims
4

Revolutionary Movement

  • Started by Vasudev Balvant Phadke as first revolutionary
  • Famous revolutionaries: Chaphekar brothers, Khudiram Bose, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ashfaqullah Khan
  • Lal-Bal-Pal (Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal) provided radical leadership

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The first major rebellion against BritishStarted as protest against partitionYoung revolutionaries like Bhagat SinghBritish strategy to create divisions betweenGandhi's first major mass movement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in National Movement in India for Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science?
Key topics in National Movement in India include The Great National Uprising of 1857, Boycott and Swadeshi Movement (1905), Formation of Muslim League (1906), Revolutionary Movement. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise National Movement in India for Class 9 exams?
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