History question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB
Which of the following statements is FALSE in relation to the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Abolition of Salt tax and reduction in land revenue rate
While the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–1922) was a massive milestone in the Indian independence struggle, the specific demand for the abolition of the salt tax is famously associated with the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930) and the Dandi March, not the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Why the other statements are true:
A) Boycott of foreign goods: This was a core pillar of the movement. People were encouraged to boycott British textiles, honors, and educational institutions to undermine the economic and administrative foundation of the Raj.
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B) Promotion of Khadi: Mahatma Gandhi saw the Charkha (spinning wheel) as a symbol of self-reliance. Promoting Khadi was a way to provide employment to the rural masses and reduce dependence on imported British cloth.
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D) Hindu-Muslim Unity: One of the defining features of this era was the alliance between the Indian National Congress and the Khilafat Movement. Gandhi saw this as a "chance of a hundred years" to unite the two largest communities against British rule.
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