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To defend the Ottoman emperor, Khilafat Committee was formed in Bombay in March _________.

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  1. 1916

  2. 1917

  3. 1918

  4. 1919

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A young generation of Muslim leaders like the brothers Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, began discussing with Mahatma Gandhi about the possibility of a united mass action on the issue to which Gandhiji lend his support.

Gandhiji started the Non-Cooperation Movement in support of Khilafat as well as for Swaraj in __________.

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  1. Bombay

  2. Calcutta

  3. Madras

  4. Punjab

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

At the Calcutta session of the Congress in September 1920, Gandhi convinced other leaders of the need to start a non-cooperation movement in support of Khilafat as well as for Swaraj. Gandhi supported Khilafat movement so as to build unity among the Hindus and the Muslims.

The Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement began in __________.

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  1. August 1920

  2. August 1921

  3. August 1922

  4. August 1923

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gandhi supported the Khilafat movement so as to bring unity between the Hindus and Muslims. Mahatma Gandhi was elected as President of the All - India Khilafat Committee in November 1919. He advised the Khilafat committee to adopt a policy of Non- Cooperation with the Government from August 1920 which is marked as start of Non-cooperation movement. 

When did the Non-cooperation movement begin?

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  1. August 1920

  2. January 1921

  3. September 1921

  4. December 1921

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It was one of Gandhi's first organized acts of large-scale civil disobedience. It was started in August 1920 and was organized by Mahatma Gandhi to convince the British government of India to grant self-government, or swaraj, to India. It was called off in February 1922 due to Chauri Chaura incident which broke the non-violent character of the movement.

How long did the Non-cooperation movement last?

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  1. 1920-23

  2. 1919-22

  3. 1920-22

  4. 1919-23

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-cooperation movement was launched in the year 1920 against Rowlatt act that was passed in the year 1919 and lasted till 1922 when Gandhi had to suspend it after the Chauri Chaura incident.

After the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation movement, the Congress wanted to oppose the British rule by participating in _________.

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  1. Rallies for freedom

  2. Lectures by nationalists

  3. Elections to provincial councils

  4. Correcting the judiciary

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

They felt that it was important to oppose British policies within the councils, argue for reform and also demonstrate that these councils were not truly democratic. C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party within the Congress to argue for a return to council politics.

Gandhiji felt the need to launch a more broad-based movement in India after the ___________.

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  1. Ahmedabad Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Kheda Satyagraha

  4. Rowlatt Satyagraha

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rowlatt satyagraha even though a widespread movement was limited mostly to cities and towns. He was of the opinion that no such movement could be organised without bringing the Hindus and Muslims closer together.

Gandhiji decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act in ________.

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  1. 1916

  2. 1917

  3. 1918

  4. 1919

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After the passing of unjust Rowlatt act in 1919, Gandhiji launched a Satyagraha against it.

The way which Mahatma Gandhi adopted for Non-cooperation movement was ___________.

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  1. To inspire army to revolt against British Government

  2. To provoke public for violence

  3. To make people agree to surrender their titles and resign from Government jobs with peaceful means

  4. To instruct the leaders to oppose the Government in Parliament

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gandhi from the beginning chose non violent ways to achieve freedom. Against Rowlatt Act when he launched Non-Cooperation movement he wanted people to boycott foreign goods, schools & colleges, awards & honours resign from government jobs and surrender titles in a peaceful way . Gandhiji himself returned his Kaiser-i-Hind medal in August 1920. 

Gandhiji had to stop his Non-cooperation movement because __________.

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  1. He was terrified by suppressive policy of British rules

  2. The people refused to co-operate him

  3. There were differences among leaders

  4. The people became violent at Chauri-Chaura

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mob of people at Chauri – Chaura (near Gorakhpur) clashed with police and burnt 22 policemen on February 5, 1922. This compelled Gandhiji to withdraw the Non-Cooperation movement on Feb. 12, 1922. Gandhiji had to stop his Non-co-operation movement because the people became violent at Chauri-Chaura.