Question

In which district did the incident of Chauri-Chaura take place?

Hint:

These events were crucial milestones in India's struggle for independence and shaped the course of the Indian freedom movement.

Answer 1

Answer: The Chauri-Chaura incident took place in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh on 4th February 1922.

Explanation:

• On 4th February 1922, a large group of protesters participating in the Non-Cooperation Movement clashed with the police at Chauri-Chaura, a small town in Gorakhpur district.
• The police fired on the demonstrators, leading to violence. In retaliation, the angry crowd set fire to the police station.
• As a result, 22 policemen were killed in the incident.
• Although Gandhi’s movement was based on non-violence, this incident turned violent, which deeply disturbed him.

Significance: In response to this incident, Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922, as he believed that the country was not yet ready for a large-scale non-violent struggle. This decision disappointed many leaders but reaffirmed Gandhi’s commitment to non-violence (Ahimsa).