Why was surrendering titles in the Non-Cooperation Movement not only a personal decision but a political step?

Correct answer: Because it rejected colonial honours and the moral legitimacy of power

The governing concept is symbolic political non-cooperation. Colonial titles were honours that connected recipients with the prestige and authority of British rule. Returning them publicly rejected that recognition and signalled that the government no longer deserved moral respect or voluntary support. Thus option A is correct. The act did not provide jobs, reduce cloth prices, or directly raise taxes, so the other options are irrelevant.