Non-Cooperation Movement Strategy
Question
Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: I. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Explanation
Both statements are correct.
At the 1920 Nagpur session, Congress changed its creed to the attainment of Swaraj through peaceful and legitimate means (Statement I). The movement was designed to escalate in phases, starting with the surrender of titles, boycotts, and eventually graduating to mass civil disobedience and tax refusal if demands were unmet (Statement II).
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q20
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern: Freedom Struggle
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History Cl.12 Ch.13
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