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

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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Consider the following statements related to Indigo revolt (1859-60):-

1. Indigo revolt took place in Gujarat.

2. As the result of the revolt Government issued a notification in favour of British planters.

3. Bishnucharan Biswas and Digambar Biswas first led the rebellion against the planters.

4. They used method of social boycott.

Which of the following statements are correct?

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