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.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AKaiser-i-Hind Medal
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BTitle of Rai Bahadur
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CKnighthood (Sir)
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DOrder of the British Empire
Answer
Correct Answer: Kaiser-i-Hind Medal
Explanation
GivenWhich British honor Gandhi returned during Non-Cooperation (1920–22).
Concept/ApproachGandhi 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 AnswerKaiser-i-Hind Medal.