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.

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. Correct Answer 2 and 3

Only statement 2 & 3 are correct with reference to Non-Cooperation movement.

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 in Gorakhpur district on 12 February 1922, INC halted the movement completely.

Note-

  • Non-Cooperation movement was officially announced on 1 August 1920
  • The movement arose from the widespread outcry in India over Jallianwala Bagh massacre on 13 April 1919.
  • It was the first mass movement in India because of participation of every section in India.
  • Movement was non-violent consists 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.

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