What is the simple meaning of civil disobedience?

Peaceful violation of unjust laws

Civil disobedience means deliberately refusing to obey an unjust law or rule, while remaining peaceful and accepting the consequences of the protest. It is not an act of random violence or personal disorder. The purpose is to show that a law is unfair and to persuade authorities or society to change it. This idea was important in many freedom movements, including the non-violent struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Option A is correct because it describes the peaceful violation of unjust laws. A violent attack uses force and is therefore different from civil disobedience. Accepting foreign rule does not challenge injustice, and increasing taxes is only a policy action, not the meaning of this term. The word “civil” here points to public, disciplined conduct rather than violent behavior.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: World History. Topic: Colonization and Decolonization.