In which state is 'Chauri Chaura’, where in February 1922 AD a police station was set on fire?
Detailed Explanation:
The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on 4 February 1922 in Gorakhpur district, part of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh). During a protest linked to Gandhi's Non-cooperation Movement, demonstrators clashed with police and set fire to the police station, killing 22 policemen.
Gandhi, deeply disturbed by this violence, suspended the entire Non-cooperation Movement on 12 February 1922, emphasizing his commitment to non-violence.
Therefore, Chauri Chaura is located in Uttar Pradesh, making Option 3 the correct answer.
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