UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

Consider the following statement in regards to Eka Movement:

1. The movement was started in the background of peasant discontent in the districts of Hardoi, Bahraich and Sitapur.

2. One of the major grievances was relating to the extraction of a rent that was generally 50 percent higher than the recorded rent.

3. Congress and Khilafat leaders did not provided the required initial thrust to the peasant grievances due to which the government was able to suppress the movement easily.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Congress and Khilafat leaders provided the initial thrust to the peasant grievances and the movement grew under the name Eka or unity movement.