The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) was based on the principle of non-violent non-cooperation with the British government. Its programme included steps like: - Boycott of government jobs, titles, honours, schools, colleges, courts, and foreign goods. - Promotion of Swadeshi goods, Khadi, national schools, and arbitration courts. - Strengthening the Congress organization at the grassroots level (village and mohalla).
Which one among the following was not a part of the action programme of the Non- Cooperation Movement?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2024 · Topic: Non-Cooperation Movement (Gandhiji's leadership and the program of Non-Cooperation (boycott, Swadeshi, national education))
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Answer: C. Taking control of the law and order machinery of the State by the Congress Working Committee
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