Q20 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement:I.The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.II.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?

A I only
B II only
C Both I and II
D Neither I nor II

Correct answer: (c) Both I and II

Explanation

  1. A

    I only

    I only. That drops the staged implementation.

  2. B

    II only

    II only. That drops the Swaraj-by-peace objective.

  3. C

    Both I and II

    Both I and II. The Congress objective was Swaraj by legitimate and peaceful means. The plan was stepwise: boycott first; civil disobedience and no-tax later, if a year passed without Swaraj and the government repressed.

  4. D

    Neither I nor II

    Neither. Both lines are in the 1920 programme reading UPSC used.

Summary. Official key is (c) both I and II. Calcutta 1920 named Swaraj by peaceful, legitimate means, and the programme was staged: civil disobedience and tax refusal only if Swaraj did not come in a year and repression continued. (a) and (b) drop one limb; (d) drops both.

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