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GS History Modern India
Q.

Mahatma Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement because

1. It was difficult to continue a mass movement for a longer time.

2. Gandhi felt that the masses had not fully understood the method of non-violence.

3. The government showed reluctance to have a negotiation with the Congress.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Mahatma Gandhi felt that people had not learnt or fully understood the method of nonviolence. Incidents like Chauri-Chaura could lead to excitement and fervor, turning the movement generally violent. A violent movement could be easily suppressed by the colonial regime who could use the incidents of violence as an excuse to use the armed might of the state against the protestors.

Statement 2 is correct: The movement was also showing signs of fatigue. This was natural as it is not possible to sustain any movement at a high pitch for very long.

Statement 3 is correct: The Government seemed to be in no mood for negotiations.

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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