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

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    Which one of the following observations is irrelevant in regard to the peasant movements in India after 1857?

    A)  After 1857, the peasants emerged as the main force in the agrarian movements. They fought for their own demands, centered almost wholly on economic issues, and against their immediate enemies like foreign planter, moneylenders and landlords.

    B)  A major weakness of the 19th century peasant movements was the lack of an adequate understanding of the colonial system and of the social framework of the movements themselves.

    C)  In the 20 century during the peasant movements the violent clashes were the exception and not the norm.

    D)  During second stage of the peasant movements, a major demand was to improve the working condition of agriculture labourers.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     During the entire peasant movement the demands of agriculture labourers for a better working condition never became a part of the movement.


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