Q. Consider the following statements. Select the correct answer:

1. Khilafat Movement was mainly aimed to build political unity amongst Muslims and use their influence to protect the Caliphate.
2. The Khilafat campaign was actively supported by other political parties such as the Muslim League and the Hindu Mahasabha.
3. It was a major part of the Non-cooperation movement.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Muslims were especially upset about the future of the Islamic places of worship after the allied powers had partitioned the Turkish Empire. On November 23, 1919, the All India Khilafat Conference was organized at New Delhi and later a Khilafat Manifesto was published which called upon the British to protect the Caliphate. The leaders of the Khilafat Movement joined hands with Indian National Congress for the upcoming Non-cooperation Movement. March 19, 1920, was observed as Khilafat Day and following that there was an all party conference in June 1920 at Allahabad. The agenda of the Non-cooperation Movement was finalized.