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?

Options

1. I only
2. II only
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II

Correct Answer

Both I and II

Explanation

The Non-Cooperation resolution at Nagpur (1920) declared “Swaraj” as the goal and planned its implementation in stages, with civil disobedience as a later step if peaceful measures failed.

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