​The Chauri Chaura incident resulted in the abrupt closure of the: ​

Correct option is B

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The correct answer is (b) Non-Cooperation Movement.

• The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on February 4, 1922, in the town of Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh.
• A group of protesters participating in the Non-Cooperation Movement clashed with the police. In retaliation to police firing, the protesters set the police station on fire, resulting in the death of 22 policemen.
• As a result, Mahatma Gandhi called for an abrupt suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement on February 12, 1922, to prevent further violence.

Information About Other Options:

• Quit India Movement (1942): A mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India, launched by the Indian National Congress during World War II.
• Dandi Satyagraha (1930): A nonviolent protest against the salt tax led by Mahatma Gandhi, marking the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
• Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934): A movement against British laws and taxes, including the salt tax.

Information Booster:

• The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–1922) was launched by Gandhi to protest against the Rowlatt Act, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and British policies.
• The movement included boycotting British goods, institutions, and titles.
• Congress Working Committee in 1920 at the Nagpur Session passed a Non-Cooperation Movement Resolution.
• Congress Working Committee in 1922 at the Bardoli Session passed a resolution to stop the Non-cooperation movement.