Concept:The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) was a non-violent mass struggle against British rule. Its action programme included grassroots expansion, boycott of British institutions, and surrender of titles, but not seizure of state machinery.
Explanation:The movement aimed to reach every village and mohalla by reorganising the Congress at the local level. This ensured mass participation.
Boycott of government-run schools, colleges, law courts, and foreign goods was a key tactic to reject British authority.
Surrender of titles and honours was encouraged to symbolise the rejection of British recognition and colonial hierarchy.
However, taking control of the state’s law and order machinery was never part of the programme. Such an action would have involved direct confrontation and violence, contradicting Gandhi’s principle of non-violence. The movement’s strategy was civil disobedience, not seizing coercive power.
Thus, only option C was not part of the action programme.
Answer:Option C: Taking control of the law and order machinery of the State by the Congress Working Committee.