UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2025

Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: I. The Congress declared that 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?

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer

Both I and II

Explanation

The Nagpur session of Congress (1920) declared the attainment of Swaraj by legitimate and peaceful means as its objective, and the movement was designed to be implemented in escalating stages, with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes to follow only if Swaraj was not attained within a year and the government resorted to repression. Both statements are correct.

Topics: history, non-cooperation movement