Question

Arrange the following historical events in the chronological order of their occurrence.

1. Non-Cooperation Movement
2. Civil Disobedience Movement
3. Chauri-Chaura Incident

Options

• (i), (ii), (iii)

• (i), (iii), (ii)

• (ii), (i), (iii)

• (iii), (ii), (i)

Answer 1

(i), (iii), (ii)

Explanation:

• The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920.
• The Chauri-Chaura incident (where a violent mob killed/burnt policemen) occurred in February 1922 and led Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement.
• The Civil Disobedience Movement (begun with Gandhi’s Dandi Salt March) started on March 12, 1930.