Explanation
The
Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22) was launched by
Mahatma Gandhi as a mass movement against British rule. Its core idea was to achieve
Swaraj by withdrawing cooperation from colonial institutions while simultaneously promoting
self-reliance and indigenous systems. The programme had two broad components—
boycott of British institutions and
constructive activities.
Statement I is correct. The programme clearly included the
boycott of law-courts,
educational institutions, and
foreign cloth. This was aimed at weakening the administrative and economic foundations of British rule.
Statement II is correct. The entire movement was grounded in the principle of
non-violence (ahimsa). Gandhi insisted on strict discipline and peaceful conduct as an essential condition for participation.
Statement III is incorrect. The movement required people to
renounce titles and honours conferred by the British government. Retaining them, even symbolically, was against the spirit of non-cooperation.
Statement IV is correct. As part of constructive work, Gandhi promoted the establishment of
village Panchayats to settle disputes locally, reducing reliance on British judicial institutions.
Thus, the programme combined
boycott measures with nation-building efforts, and
Statements I, II and IV are correct.