A) The movement developed on a purely religious issue but ended rup as a powerful episode of the freedom movement of India.
B) The movement arose with an aim of freeing the Gurudwaras from the control of corrupt managers and custodians of Gurudwaras who were appointed by the government after the British annexation of Punjab.
C) In 1925 the British Government handed over control over all the Punjab Gurudwaras to an elected body of Sikh, known as Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC).
D) The movement made a massive contribution to the political development of Punjab and awakened the Peasantry but also promoted Sikh communalism.
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
The movement arose with an aim of freeing the Gurudwaras from the control of corrupt and ignorant mahants (priests) Though a number of managers and custodians for Gurudwaras were appointed by the government after the British annexation of Punjab but the Akali Movement arose against the control of mahants.You need to login to perform this action.
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