UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 30
Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement :
- The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.
- 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?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Both I and II)
Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Movement adopted Swaraj through legitimate, peaceful means and planned a phased escalation. Broader civil disobedience, including withholding taxes, was contemplated if self-rule did not follow and repression continued.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-Congress endorsed peaceful means toward Swaraj.
II: True-the programme envisaged a conditional later phase of civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits II which the answer requires.
B. Incorrect-omits I which the answer requires.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-omits I, II which the answer requires.