UPSC Prelims / History
Modern India sample question
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Question
The Non-Cooperation Movement was formally launched in which year?
- A. 1919
- B. 1920
- C. 1922
- D. 1930
Correct answer
Option B: 1920
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920. It was later withdrawn after the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922.
Why the other options are wrong
- 1919 is associated with the Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh context.
- 1922 is linked with withdrawal after Chauri Chaura.
- 1930 is associated with Civil Disobedience and the Salt March.
Solution method
- Place the movement within a short sequence of events rather than recalling a date in isolation.
- Separate formal launch, major programme and withdrawal trigger.
- Use neighboring events to eliminate years that belong to another phase of the national movement.
Concept boundary
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920 and later withdrawn in the aftermath of the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922. Civil Disobedience belongs to the next major phase beginning in 1930. A timeline note should keep launch and withdrawal distinct so a question about one is not answered with the other.
Transfer practice
Which event is most directly associated with withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Check the transfer answer
The Chauri Chaura incident
The violent incident at Chauri Chaura was followed by Gandhi's decision to withdraw the movement in 1922.
Practice tip
Modern history revision should keep launch year, withdrawal year and trigger events together.
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