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Indian national movement: British title/decoration returned by Gandhi. During the Non-Cooperation Movement, which British honor conferred on Mahatma Gandhi did he surrender? Choose the correct title/decoration.

Difficulty: Easy

Kaiser-i-Hind Medal
Title of Rai Bahadur
Knighthood (Sir)
Order of the British Empire

Correct Answer: Kaiser-i-Hind Medal

Explanation:

Given
Which British honor Gandhi returned during Non-Cooperation (1920–22).

Concept/Approach
Gandhi had been awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind medal (1915) for public service in South Africa. As a protest after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and repressive policies, he returned it during the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Common pitfalls

Confusing with knighthood—Gandhi was never knighted.

Final Answer
Kaiser-i-Hind Medal.

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