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The Non-Cooperation programme was adopted in the

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Answer options

  1. Lahore session
  2. Congress session at Nagpur
  3. Gujarat Congress
  4. Second Round Table Conference

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Congress session at Nagpur

Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Programme was adopted in the Nagpur Session of the Indian National Congress (1920). 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The decision followed Gandhi’s call for Swaraj through non-violent means. ▪️ The programme aimed at boycotting British institutions, law courts, schools, and goods. ▪️ It also promoted Swadeshi and self-reliance. ▪️ The Nagpur session reorganised Congress on a provincial linguistic basis. ▪️ Leaders like C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru supported the resolution. ▪️ The movement gained massive support from peasants, workers, and students. ▪️ It was suspended after the Chauri Chaura incident (1922). ▪️ The session marked the rise of Gandhi’s leadership in national politics.