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Who was the first prominent leader arrested in the Non-Cooperation movement?

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

Answer options

  1. C.R. Das
  2. Mahatma Gandhi
  3. Motilal Nehru
  4. Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.R. Das

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) C.R. Das šŸ“š Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920 to peacefully protest against British colonial atrocities and demand Swaraj. As the movement intensified, the British government cracked down heavily on nationalist politicians. Chittaranjan Das (C.R. Das) and his wife Basanti Devi were among the very first prominent leaders to be officially arrested in December 1921.