Question

Which of the following movements are example of peasant movements or agrarian struggle ? A. Deccan Riots 1857
B. Bardoli Satyagraha 1928
C. Champaran Satyagraha 1917--18
D. Bombay textile workers strike 1981--82 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and C Only
• B. A, B and D Only
• C. A, C and D Only
• D. B, C and D Only

Hint:

Peasant movements mainly involve farmers, land revenue, and agricultural exploitation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Peasant movements and agrarian struggles are movements related to farmers, land rights, agricultural exploitation, and rural issues.

Step 1:
The Deccan Riots were farmer uprisings against moneylenders and exploitation in rural areas. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
Bardoli Satyagraha was a peasant movement led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel against increased land revenue. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3:
Champaran Satyagraha was related to the exploitation of indigo farmers in Bihar. \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
Bombay textile workers strike was an industrial labour movement, not an agrarian struggle. \[ D \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 5:
Thus, the correct combination is: \[ A,\ B,\ C \text{ Only} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(1) A, B and C Only}} \]