Which of the following statement is/are correct? The main resolution on Non-cooperation was moved by Motilal Nehru and approved by the Indian National Congress. The Congress Session at Allahabad in December 1921 decided to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement. The outcomes of Non-cooperation movement marked the height of Hindu-Muslim unity as a result of the merger of Khilafat Movement. Select the correct code from below.

Which of the following statement is/are correct? The main resolution on Non-cooperation was moved by Motilal Nehru and approved by the Indian National Congress. The Congress Session at Allahabad in December 1921 decided to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement. The outcomes of Non-cooperation movement marked the height of Hindu-Muslim unity as a result of the merger of Khilafat Movement. Select the correct code from below. Correct Answer 3 only

The correct answer is option 3, i.e, 2 and 3.

  • The Non-Cooperation Movement(1920-22):
    • The movement was launched formally on 1 August, 1920 by Gandhiji. Hence, statement 2 is clearly wrong.
    • He announced his plan to begin Non-Cooperation with the government as a sequel to the Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Khilafat Movement.
    • At a special session in Calcutta, the Congress approved a non-cooperation programme headed by CR Das till the Punjab and Khilafat wrongs were removed and swaraj was established. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
    • Before it could be launched a mob of people at Chauri Chaura clashed with the police and burnt 22 policemen on 5 February 1922.
    • Outcomes of the Non-Cooperation Movement:
      • It marked the height of Hindu-Muslim unity as a result of the merger of Khilafat Movement. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
      • It witnessed the spread of nationalism to the remote corners of India.
      • It demonstrated the willingness and ability of the masses to endure hardship and make sacrifices.
    • Civil Disobedience Movement took place in 1930. 
    • The programs of the Non-Cooperation Movement were:
      • Surrender of titles and honors
      • Boycott of government affiliated schools and colleges
      • Boycott of law courts
      • Boycott of foreign cloth
      • Resignation from government service
      • Mass civil disobedience
      • Non-payment of taxes
      • National schools and colleges were to be set up
      • Panchayats were to be established for setting disputes
      • Hand-spinning and weaving was to be encouraged
      • Give up untouchability
      • Observe strict non-violence

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