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?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

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: Option C