Question 2359
Which of the following statements about the Non-Cooperation Movement is/are correct? 1. It was marked by significant participation of peasants from Karnataka. 2. It was marked by non-Brahmin lower caste participation in Madras and Maharashtra. 3. It was marked by the lack of labour unrest in places like Assam, Bengal and Madras. 4. It was badly shaken by the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 after which Gandhiji decided to continue with the movement on a much smaller scale. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
2 and 3
Why?
Only statements 2 & 3 are correct with reference to the Non-Cooperation movement. Key Points During the Non-Cooperation Movement, the focus was primarily on boycotting British goods, educational institutions, courts, and administrative services. The movement gained support from various sections of society, including students, urban middle class, and some sections of the working class, but it did not witness significant participation from peasants in Karnataka or any other region. Non-Brahmin lower caste in Madras and Maharastra and lack of labour unrest in Assam, Bengal and Madras showed significant participation in the movement. After the Chauri Chaura incident on February 4, 1922, Mahatma Gandhi halted the Non-Cooperation Movement on February 12, 1922 completely. Note- The non-Cooperation movement was officially announced on 1 August 1920 The movement arose from the widespread outcry in India over the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on 13 April 1919. It was the first mass movement in India because of the participation of every section in India. The movement was non-violent consisting of resigning of titles, boycotting government services, elections, foreign goods etc. It is also known for rebirth of Congress because of Nagpur session of 1920.
