The Chauri-Chaura episode took place on
(A) 5 February, 1922
(B) 4 February, 1922
(C) 2 February, 1922
(D) 6 February, 1922
Correct Answer : 5 February, 1922
Question Asked : UPPCS (Mains) 2006, UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002
The Chauri-Chaura incident occurred at Chauri-Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of then United Province, British India on 5 February, 1922, when a large group of protesters participating in the Non-cooperation Movement turned violent, leading to police opening fire. In retaliation the demonstrators attacked and set fire to a police station, killing all of its occupants. The incident led to the deaths of three civilians and 22 policemen.
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