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In Chauri-Chaura incident, how many police person were killed by the mob?1. 192. 223. 274. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 22

  • The Chauri Chaura incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Provinces (modern-day Uttar Pradesh) in British India. A large group of protesters participating in the Non-cooperation movement clashed with police who opened fire.
  • In retaliation the demonstrators attacked and set fire to a police station, killing all of its occupants.
  • The incident led to the death of three civilians and 22 policemenMahatma Gandhi, who was strictly against violence, halted the non-co-operation movement on the national level on 12 February 1922, as a direct result of this incident.
  • In spite of Gandhi's decision, 19 arrested demonstrators were sentenced to death and 14 to imprisonment for life by the British authorities.
  • Hence, the correct answer is 22.


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