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Movement Towards Independence — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What Movement Towards Independence covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in Movement Towards Independence
1
Simon Commission (1927)
- Appointed 2 years earlier than scheduled under Montford reforms (1919)
- Consisted of Sir John Simon and 7 other British Parliament members
- No Indian members included, leading to nationwide opposition
2
Demand for Complete Independence (1929)
- Led by Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose
- Youth were dissatisfied with Dominion Status demand
- Resolution passed at Lahore session on banks of river Ravi
3
Dandi March (March 12 - April 6, 1930)
- Part of Civil Disobedience Movement to break Salt Law
- Started from Sabarmati Ashram (now Gandhi Ashram) on March 12, 1930
- 370 km journey through various Gujarat towns and villages
4
Gandhi-Irwin Pact and Round Table Conferences
- Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed in March 1931
- Allowed free collection and manufacture of salt near seacoast
- Permitted peaceful picketing
Key Concepts
A sevenA constitutional draft prepared by MotilalLed by Jawaharlal Nehru and SubhashGandhi's 370 km march from SabarmatiLaunched with the slogan 'Do
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Key topics in Movement Towards Independence include Simon Commission (1927), Demand for Complete Independence (1929), Dandi March (March 12 - April 6, 1930), Gandhi-Irwin Pact and Round Table Conferences. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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