History question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
After which incident did Gandhiji call off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922?
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
ChauriChaura
Why the movement was called off:
The Non-Cooperation Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, was strictly rooted in the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence). However, on February 5, 1922, an incident took place at Chauri Chaura (a town in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh).
The Incident: A large group of protesters clashed with local police. The demonstrators turned violent and set fire to the local police station, resulting in the deaths of 22 policemen.
The Response: Deeply hurt by the violence and realizing that the movement was losing its non-violent character, Gandhiji went on a five-day fast and officially called off the nationwide Non-Cooperation Movement on February 12, 1922, through the Bardoli Resolution.
Why the other options are incorrect:
(B) Kheda Satyagraha: This was a localized peasant movement in Gujarat that took place in 1918, well before the Non-Cooperation Movement began.
(C) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: This horrific event occurred on April 13, 1919. It was actually one of the major catalysts that led Gandhiji to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920, rather than the reason for ending it.
(D) Execution of Bhagat Singh: Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were executed on March 23, 1931, nearly a decade after the Non-Cooperation Movement had already ended.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
