Prelims 2025 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 30
Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: I. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
Both I and II
Statement I: Correct. At the Nagpur Session (1920), Congress adopted the goal of attaining Swaraj by all legitimate and peaceful means as part of the Non-Cooperation programme.
Statement II: Correct. The movement was conceived in stages; if Swaraj was not achieved within a year and the government continued repression, the next step was to move toward civil disobedience, including non-payment of taxes.
Answer: Since both I and II are correct, the correct option is (c).