Polity & Governance2025
Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme: I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth II. Observance of strict non-violence III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
Explanation
The Non-Cooperation Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, aimed to resist British rule through non-violent means. Key components included the boycott of law courts and foreign cloth (I), and observance of strict non-violence (II), both of which were central to Gandhi's philosophy. However, while Panchayats for settling disputes (IV) aligns with the spirit of self-governance, retaining titles and honors (III) contradicted the movement's aim of rejecting colonial authority, making it less consistent as part of the program. Therefore, only three of the four listed items directly embodied the principles of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
