WBCS.LIVE practice question

Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement immediately after the Chauri Chaura incident because:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The British government agreed to grant Swaraj.
  2. The movement was losing popular support.
  3. He felt the movement had turned violent, violating his principle of Ahimsa.
  4. Key leaders of the movement were arrested.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: He felt the movement had turned violent, violating his principle of Ahimsa.