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Choose the incorrect statement with respect to the peasant revolts in India before independence.

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The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 was against the rich British planters.
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The Indigo Revolt began when peasants refused to grow indigo in Bengal’s Supa village.
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The Deccan Riots in 1875 were against the local moneylenders.
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The Deccan Riots were led by peasants from Supa village near Poona.
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Solution

The correct option is B The Indigo Revolt began when peasants refused to grow indigo in Bengal’s Supa village.
The Indigo Revolt took place in Bengal's Nadia district when peasants went on a strike against the rich planters. Meanwhile, the Deccan Riots saw peasants rising in revolt against the moneylenders in rural Maharashtra.

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