History: Nationalism in India · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
Why did Mahatma Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922?
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Why did Mahatma Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922?
- A.The Simon Commission accepted all Indian demands.
- B.The movement had achieved complete independence.
- C.The Chauri Chaura incident showed that the movement had turned violent.Correct answer
- D.The British government immediately abolished the salt tax.
Solution
Gandhi withdrew the movement after protesters at Chauri Chaura killed policemen by setting a police station on fire. He believed that the movement had to remain non-violent.
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