By the end of Day 10, you should have a clear understanding of Mahatma Gandhi’s role in India’s freedom struggle, key movements, British responses, and their impact on India’s independence.
📌 Topics to Cover on Day 10
1️⃣ Gandhi’s Arrival in India & Early Struggles (1915-1919)
✔ Gandhi’s Return (1915) – Joined Indian politics after working in South Africa.
✔ Champaran Satyagraha (1917) – First civil disobedience movement in Bihar for Indigo farmers.
✔ Kheda Satyagraha (1918) – Movement against oppressive taxation in Gujarat.
✔ Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918) – Workers’ movement for better wages.
✔ Rowlatt Act (1919) – The British passed a law allowing imprisonment without trial.
✔ Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919) – Brutal killing of protestors by General Dyer.
📖 Recommended Sources:
- BNC Academy’s notes: Detailed notes
- NCERT Class 12 – Modern India (Themes in Indian History Part III) 🔗 Download NCERT PDFs
- Bipan Chandra – India’s Struggle for Independence (Chapter on Gandhi’s early movements)
2️⃣ Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)
✔ Causes – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Khilafat issue, repressive British laws.
✔ Key Features – Boycott of British goods, institutions, and services.
✔ Chauri Chaura Incident (1922) – Violence by protestors led Gandhi to withdraw the movement.
✔ Impact – First mass movement, increased nationalism but ended abruptly.
📖 Recommended Sources:
- BNC Academy’s – Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922): Click here
- Bipan Chandra – India’s Struggle for Independence (Chapter on Non-Cooperation Movement)
- RS Sharma NCERT Class 12 (Modern India)
3️⃣ Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934)
✔ Salt March (Dandi March) – 1930 – Gandhi’s march against British salt monopoly.
✔ Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931) – Agreement leading to Gandhi’s participation in the Round Table Conference.
✔ Failure of Civil Disobedience Movement – British repression, internal divisions.
📖 Recommended Sources:
- BNC Academy’s – Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934): Click here
- NCERT Class 12 – Modern India
- Spectrum – A Brief History of Modern India
4️⃣ Quit India Movement (1942-1945)
✔ Launch – During WWII, Gandhi’s “Do or Die” call against British rule.
✔ Immediate Repression – Gandhi and Congress leaders were jailed.
✔ Impact – Set the stage for India’s independence, despite British suppression.
📖 Recommended Sources:
- BNC Academy’s – Quit India Movement (1942-1945): Click here
- Bipan Chandra – India’s Struggle for Independence
- Spectrum – A Brief History of Modern India: Click Here
📝 Suggested Study Plan for Day 10 (6 Hours)
⏳ Hour 1-2: Read NCERT & Bipan Chandra’s book on Gandhi’s early struggles & Non-Cooperation Movement.
⏳ Hour 3-4: Watch video lectures on Civil Disobedience & Quit India Movement.
⏳ Hour 5: Revise key facts & practice 50 MCQs from the previous year’s questions.
⏳ Hour 6: Write a short note (150 words) on Gandhi’s role in the Freedom Struggle.
🔗 Useful Video Lectures & Links:
- MCQs on Gandhian Era & Freedom Struggle (1915-1947): 🔗 Attempt Here
- Gandhi Era Lecture 🔗 Watch Here
- Civil Disobedience Movement 🔗 Watch Here
- UPSC History Lecture Series 🔗 Watch Here
💪 Moral Strength & Motivation for You
“Remember, great things take time and effort. Today, as you dive into the sacrifices made for India’s independence, take inspiration from the resilience of our freedom fighters. They never gave up, even in the face of oppression. Similarly, your UPSC journey requires persistence, discipline, and faith in yourself. Believe in your preparation, and success will follow!” 🚀🔥💪
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⛔ Disclaimer ⛔
This 100-day UPSC Prelims Preparation Plan is a structured guideline designed to help aspirants streamline their studies effectively. However, UPSC preparation is highly dynamic, and the depth of understanding required may vary based on individual strengths, weaknesses, and prior knowledge.
1️⃣ This plan does not guarantee success—your results depend on consistent effort, revision, and test practice.
2️⃣ The suggested sources are recommendations; aspirants should cross-check their relevance and supplement with additional materials if needed.
3️⃣ Current affairs, answer writing, and mock tests are crucial components—ensure regular practice alongside this schedule.
4️⃣ Flexibility is key! Adapt the plan according to your learning pace, job schedule, and retention capacity.
🔹 Final Note: Success in UPSC demands discipline, patience, and a positive mindset. Stick to the strategy, revise consistently, and trust the process! 🚀