After Gandhi's arrest for taking tax-free salt from the Gujarat Coast, what priorities did Congress set for local branches for their own satyagrahas? (4 Answers)

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the various forms of non-cooperation and civil disobedience that were part of the Indian

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

Boycott of foreign cloth: This was a significant part of the non-cooperation movement. The boycott aimed to reduce the economic power of the British by refusing to purchase British-made goods, particularly textiles. This action was intended to support the local economy and reduce the dependency on British imports.

Non-payment of taxes: Another form of civil disobedience was the refusal to pay taxes to the British government. This action was aimed at undermining the financial control of the British and demonstrating the Indian people's unwillingness to support the colonial administration.

Refusal to cooperate with the authorities: This included not participating in British institutions and avoiding British courts and schools. The goal was to create a parallel system of governance and administration that was independent of British control.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This is one of the correct priorities set by the Congress. Boycotting foreign cloth was a significant part of the non-cooperation movement, aimed at reducing the economic power of the British.
Option B: This is also a correct priority. Non-payment of taxes was a form of civil disobedience aimed at undermining the financial control of the British government.
Option C: Refusal to cooperate with authorities was another key priority. This included not participating in British institutions and avoiding British courts and schools.
Option D: This is the correct answer. All of the above actions were set as priorities by the Congress for local branches to follow in their own satyagrahas.

Mnemonic: N-C-N: Non-Cooperation, Non-Payment, Non-Cooperation

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