State of affairs in India and the nationalist movement

By the closing years of the First World War, India was facing significant economic challenges, including slowed growth, reduced exports, and food shortages. The frequent famines that plagued India had been mitigated, but a growing population now surpassed the food production. The nationalist movement in India was united and gaining strength, with the Congress and Muslim League reconciling their differences. The period saw a rise in unity and a desire for self-government among Indians.