Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: I. The Congress declared the…
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?
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Solution
The Non-Cooperation Programme was indeed in graduated stages with civil disobedience/no-tax later — II correct. Statement I's wording is judged incorrect by the key. [Source: Insights IAS — B.]