Consider the following statements:
1. Congress becoming a mass movement for the first time
2. Growth of Hindu-Muslims unity
3. Removal of fear of the British might from the minds of the people
4. British government's willingness to grant political concessions to Indians
How many of the above events led to the Non-Cooperation Movement?
(a) only one
(b) only two
(c) only three
(d) All Four
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct: Congress became a mass movement during the period of Swadeshi movement.
Statement 2 is correct: Non Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Movement were launched in 1920. The two movements emerged from separate issues, but they adopted a common programme of action that of non-violence and non cooperation.This movement is considered important in the freedom struggle due to Hindu-Muslim unity.
Statement 3 is correct: As a result of this movement, people became conscious of their political rights. They were not afraid of the government.
Hordes of people thronged to jails willingly.
Statement 4 is not correct: British always used the policy of carrot and stick.
Though in words, they always showed willingness to grant political concessions but hardly any significant efforts were made.
Had British willingly granted political concessions, there would have been no
Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement, etc.
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