Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Chauri Chaura Incident.
The Non-Cooperation Movement was called off by Mahatma Gandhi after the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922. A violent mob set a police station on fire, killing 22 policemen. Gandhi believed the movement had deviated from its principle of non-violence.
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● The Chauri Chaura incident occurred in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
● It marked a turning point in India's freedom struggle.
● Gandhi emphasized the need for disciplined and non-violent protests.
● The incident highlighted the limitations of mass mobilization.
● The movement was initially launched against the Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
● Despite its withdrawal, it awakened political consciousness nationwide