2025 · Modern HistoryPrevious Year Question
Q30.
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?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer

C

Explanation

Dec 1920, at a regular annual session of the @ Nagpur (presided by V. Ragahavachariar) - the resolution of NCM was adopted. Also, declared that: if within a year Swaraj is not achieved or if the govt to suppression of the revolt, then civil movement along with non-payment of would be launched. Also, the govt has to take back Rowlatt act and should adopt a lenient and sympathetic attitude the people of Turkey restore the position of Sultan of Turkey. The NCM was marked by hindu-muslim unity, of charkha and participation by lawyers, govt servants, students - who stopped their cooperation with the govt - by giving up their practice, leaving schools and leaving their services - the women started to liquor shops etc. both the statements are correct.