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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Focus on the political strategies and alliances of leaders during India's freedom struggle for such questions.
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
To bolster the fight for independence against British rule, Gandhiji strategically linked the Non-Cooperation Movement with the Khilafat Movement, aiming to unite Hindu and Muslim communities through their shared opposition.