UPSC CSE 2025 · PYQ · Indian National Movement / Non-Cooperation Movement · medium
Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme :
I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth
II. Observance of strict non-violence
III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public
IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes
How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
A.Only one
B.Only two
C.Only three✓ Correct
D.All the four
Explanation
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) led by Gandhi included: (I) Boycott of law-courts, foreign cloth, government schools and legislative councils — correct. (II) Observance of strict non-violence — correct, it was the cornerstone of Gandhi's programme and the movement was withdrawn after Chauri Chaura due to its violation. (III) Surrender/renunciation of titles and honours, NOT retention without public use — hence III is incorrect as the programme called for surrendering titles, not retaining them. (IV) Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes — correct, as part of constructive programme to replace British courts. Hence three (I, II, IV) were parts of the programme.
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