Multiple choice

Name the famous incident which occurred in the Gorakhpur district on 4th Feb 1922 during which police open fired on large group of protesters participating in the Non-cooperation movement.

  1. Khilafat

  2. Chauri Chaura

  3. Swadeshi Movement

  4. Jallianwalan Bagh

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chauri Chaura incident occurred at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province, British India on 4th February 1922, when a large group of protesters participating in the Non-cooperation movement turned violent, leading to police firing. In retaliation, the demonstrators attacked and set fire to a police station, killing all of its occupants.