Concept:The Khilafat movement aimed to protect the Ottoman caliph’s authority over Muslim holy sites, but it was actively supported by the Indian National Congress.
Explanation:The Khilafat movement arose after World War I, when Muslim leaders in India feared the British would abolish the caliphate.
They demanded that the Turkish Sultan (the Khalifa) retain control over Muslim sacred places in the former Ottoman empire.
The movement was led by the Ali brothers, Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, along with other prominent leaders.
Initially, some Congress leaders were hesitant to link with a religious issue.
However, Mahatma Gandhi convinced the Congress to support the Khilafat agitation and linked it to the Non‑Cooperation movement.
Thus, option B (“It was not supported by the Congress”) is false because the Congress did support it.
Option A is true: Gandhi sought to link it to Non‑Cooperation.
Option C is true: It demanded the Turkish Sultan retain control over Muslim sacred spaces.
Option D is true: It was led by Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali.
Therefore, the characteristic that does NOT describe the Khilafat movement is option B.
Answer:Option B — “It was not supported by the Congress.”