Q1. Non-Cooperation Movement was called off by Gandhiji because
(a) Of Chauri Chaura incident
(b) Government accepted the demands of Indian leaders
(c) Of repressive measures adopted by the government
(d) None of these
(UPSC Prelims 1982)
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The Chauri Chaura incident, where a violent mob killed policemen, led Gandhiji to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement, as he believed in strict non-violence and did not want the movement to be associated with bloodshed.
Q2. After Chauri Chaura incident in which 22 policemen were killed, the result was that
(a) Gandhiji started his Dandi March
(b) Gandhiji called off the no tax campaign
(c) Gandhiji withdrew his movement of non-cooperation
(d) Gandhiji went to talk with the Viceroy, Lord Irwin
(UPSC Prelims 1983)
Answer: (c) Gandhiji withdrew his movement of non-cooperation
Explanation: Following the violent Chauri Chaura incident in 1922, Gandhiji called off the Non-Cooperation Movement, emphasizing his commitment to non-violence and moral discipline in political struggle.