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The 'Non-Cooperation Movement' was withdrawn by Mahatma Gandhi due to which incident?

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

Answer options

  1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  2. Chauri Chaura Incident
  3. Kakori Conspiracy
  4. Rowlatt Act

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chauri Chaura Incident

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Chauri Chaura Incident šŸ“š Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Movement, launched in 1920, was progressing peacefully until February 4, 1922. On this day, a violent clash occurred at Chauri Chaura in Uttar Pradesh, where a mob set fire to a police station, killing 22 policemen. Shocked by the violence and believing that the country was not yet ready for a non-violent struggle, Gandhi immediately called off the movement. This decision was criticized by many younger leaders like Nehru and Bose.