Which one of the following Princely States did NOT support the Congress during the course of the Civil Disobedience Movement ?

The correct answer is Option 2: Mysore.

During the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34), the relationship between the Indian National Congress and the Princely States was complex. While popular movements (Praja Mandals) in various states sympathized with the Congress, the official stance of the state administrations varied significantly.

• Mysore: The administration of Mysore, under the Diwan, maintained a strictly loyalist stance toward the British Crown. It actively suppressed Congress activities and prohibited the hoisting of the Congress flag, leading to the famous Vidurashwatha incident (Mini Jallianwala Bagh). Unlike states in Gujarat where local sentiments were pro-Congress, Mysore's state machinery remained a firm collaborator with the British.
• Bhavnagar and Kathiawar: These regions in Gujarat were deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership. Local rulers and populations showed significant overt or tacit support for the salt satyagraha.
• Junagadh: While later known for its accession conflict, during the 1930s, it did not exhibit the same level of organized administrative resistance against Congress as Mysore did.

Therefore, Mysore stands out as the state that did not support the Congress during this period.