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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

In February 1922 Gandhiji was forced to postpone Non-Cooperation Movement because of the:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Violence at Chauri Chaura and other places

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Violence at Chauri Chaura and other places”.
Gandhi postponed the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 due to the violence at Chauri Chaura and other places. The incident at Chauri Chaura was in conflict with the principles of non-violence that Gandhi had emphasized for the movement.

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