Consider the following statements:

1. Assertion (A): The Khilafat movement did bring the urban Muslims into the fold of the National Movement.
2. Reason (R): There was a predominant element of anti-imperialism in both the National and Khilafat Movements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The Khilafat Movement mobilised large numbers of Muslims, especially urban Muslims.
• It brought them into active participation in the national struggle.
• Reason is true and explains the assertion:
  • Both movements opposed British imperialism.
  • Mahatma Gandhi supported the Khilafat Movement and linked it with the Non-Cooperation Movement.
  • This created Hindu-Muslim unity and strengthened the national movement.

Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A