Which of the following is a non-violent tactic used to resolve conflicts?

• A. Riots
• B. Petitions
• C. Sit-Down Strikes
• D. Violent protests

Answer: (C)

Non-violent action that directly pressures the other side to negotiate is a key way conflicts are resolved without violence. A sit-down strike does this by having workers occupy the workplace and stop production. They block the process without fighting or damaging property, creating immediate economic pressure that pushes management to bargain. This combination—peaceful conduct with tangible impact—makes it a powerful non-violent tactic for resolving conflicts.

Petitions are also non-violent, but they’re more about formally asking authorities to respond and often rely on officials to act rather than applying direct pressure to force negotiation. Riots and violent protests, on the other hand, involve force or harm and thus aren’t non-violent.