Question

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

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

Answer 1

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.