Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

The Non-Cooperation Movement had a dramatic impact on the economic front:

1. Boycott of foreign goods: People refused to buy foreign cloth and other imported goods, causing a sharp decline in their imports.
2. Bonfire of foreign cloth: Foreign cloth was burnt publicly. The value of British cloth imports fell from ₹102 crore to ₹57 crore.
3. Promotion of Indian goods: People began using Indian-made goods like khadi, boosting local industries and handloom weavers.
4. Boycott of liquor shops: Liquor shops were picketed, reducing government revenue from excise duty.

These actions directly hurt British economic interests in India.

Source: The Nationalist Movement in India, Chapter 2

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• The examiner expects specific economic examples — not political ones like surrendering titles or boycotting courts.
• Key facts to remember: the import figures (₹102 crore → ₹57 crore) add precision and score marks.
• Three well-labelled points are sufficient for 3 marks; do not write about Chauri Chaura or civil disobedience here.
• The word "dramatic" in the question signals you must show visible, measurable impact — hence figures and concrete actions matter.