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Question

Gandhiji withdrew the Movement of Satyagrah in 1922 on account of:

  1. Chauri Chaura violence
  2. Arrest of Congressmen
  3. British Government agreed to fulfil the demands of Gandhiji
  4. Absence of people's support

Answer:

Option A: Chauri Chaura violence

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chauri Chaura violence”.

Gandhiji withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 due to the Chauri Chaura incident. On 5th Feb of 1922, the protest became violent when protesting people set fire a police station, burning 22 policemen alive.