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Which historical incident in February 1922 prompted Mahatma Gandhi to abruptly suspend the nationwide Non-Cooperation Movement?

  1. A
    The passage of the Rowlatt Act by the Imperial Legislative Council
  2. The violent clash between violent protesters and police at Chauri ChauraAnswer
  3. C
    The signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact in New Delhi
  4. D
    The enactment of the Government of India Act of 1919

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The violent clash between violent protesters and police at Chauri Chaura prompted Mahatma Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement.
On February 4, 1922, at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, a clash took place between a crowd of peasants and local police. When police opened fire, the enraged crowd set fire to the police station, killing 22 policemen. Deeply disturbed by this outbreak of violence, Mahatma Gandhi decided to halt the nationwide Non-Cooperation Movement immediately, as it violated the fundamental core principle of non-violence (Ahimsa).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the cause of the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement
Recognize that Mahatma Gandhi prioritized non-violence above political gain.
The Non-Cooperation Movement was intended to remain entirely peaceful.
2
Match the event to the timeline in February 1922
In Chauri Chaura (Gorakhpur district, UP), a peaceful demonstration turned violent, resulting in the burning of a police station and deaths of policemen.
Gandhi declared that the country was not yet ready for a non-violent mass movement and withdrew it during the CWC meeting at Bardoli in February 1922.

Key Concept

Suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the Chauri Chaura Incident
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