The Swaraj Fund, also known as the Tilak Swaraj Fund, was launched in 1920 following the death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Its primary objective was to collect one crore rupees to finance and support the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
- Mahatma Gandhi promised that if the Non- Cooperation Movement was successfully implemented through non-violence and complete hartal (strike), Swaraj (self-rule) could be achieved within a year. This slogan was a key feature used to mobilize masses for the movement. 42. The Congress decided to raise a Swaraj Fund of one crore rupees for:
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2019 · Topic: Non-Cooperation Movement (Gandhiji's leadership and the program of Non-Cooperation (boycott, Swadeshi, national education))
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Answer: A. Organizing the Non-Co-operation Movement
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