Question

When was the Non - cooperation Movement withdrawn?
1. February 1922
2. March 1926
3. May 1929
4. September 1925

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : February 1922

The correct answer is February 1922.

• Gandhiji decided to take back the ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ in February 1922 because at Chauri-Chaura, Gorakhpur, a peaceful mob protest turned violent which resulted in the deaths of 22 policemen.

• This left Gandhiji furious and he realized that satyagrahis need more training to be ready for mass struggle.
• The non-cooperation movement was started on 1 August 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi with the principle of self-governance and full independence.
• The main force behind this movement was the adoption of swadeshi principles, adoption of swadeshi habits like hand spinning & weaving, and Work for the eradication of untouchability from society.