Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): To broaden the Non-Cooperation Movement, Gandhiji had joined hands with the Khilafat Movement.
Reason (R): Gandhiji hoped that coupling Non-Cooperation and Khilafat could collectively bring an end to the Colonial rule.
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For Assertion-Reason questions, analyze both statements independently and check if one explains the other correctly.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
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The Correct Option isA
Solution and Explanation
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are both valid. Gandhi's participation in the Khilafat Movement sought to foster Hindu-Muslim unity against British rule, thereby expanding the Non-Cooperation Movement's reach.