Question

Which of the following was the achieved milestone of the non-cooperation movement of 1921?
A) It stopped the injustice done to khilafat
B) Indians obtain some political rights
C) The Hindus and the Muslims came closer in political pursuit
D) It avenged the Punjab atrocities

Answer 1

Hint: Following the Rowlatt Act of March 18, 1919, and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919, Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Non-Cooperation Movement on September 4, 1920, with the goal of achieving self-governance and ultimate independence (Purna Swaraj).

Complete answer:
The non-cooperation campaign was spearheaded by Mahatma Gandhi. In March 1920, he published a manifesto outlining the nonviolent non-cooperation movement's beliefs. Gandhi wished for people to accept swadeshi ideals, adopt swadeshi practises such as hand spinning and weaving, and struggle for the abolition of untouchability in society through this manifesto.

The Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921 reached a watershed moment when Indians gained some political rights. It was a true mass movement, with tens of thousands of Indians taking part in peaceful protests against the government. It jolted the British government, which was taken aback by the scale of the movement. Both Hindus and Muslims took part in the event, demonstrating the country's communal peace. The Congress Party's appeal among the people was built as a result of this movement. People were aware of their political rights as a result of this movement. They had no fear of the authorities.

As a result of the boycott of British goods, Indian merchants and mill owners made a lot of money at this time. Khadi was given a promotion. During this time, sugar imports from the United Kingdom fell dramatically.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘B’. Indians obtaining some political rights was the achieved milestone of the non-cooperation movement of 1921.

Note: Gandhiji called the movement off, claiming that the people were not ready for ahimsa-based insurrection against the government. Several leaders, including Motilal Nehru and C R Das, were opposed to the movement's suspension owing to sporadic acts of violence.