The 'Chauri Chaura' incident, which led to Gandhi calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement, took place in which present-day state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Chauri Chaura' incident, which led to Gandhi calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement, took place in which present-day state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Chauri Chaura is a town in present-day Uttar Pradesh. On 5 February 1922, a police station was set on fire by protestors, killing 22 policemen. Gandhi subsequently suspended the movement.

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