Question

As far as the non-cooperation movement was concerned, there was some difference of opinion within the Congress. What was the issue of difference?

• A. Surrender of titles
• B. Boycott of civil services
• C. Boycott of council elections
• D. Boycott of legislative councils

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Boycott of council elections

Congress supported Gandhiji in Non-cooperation movement. Initially, they were not enthusiastic to boycott the council elections. This election was scheduled to be held in November 1920. Congress feared that the movement might lead to popular violence. In the months between September & December there was an intense tussle within the Congress. For a while there seemed no meeting point between the supporters & opponents of the movement.