Question

Consider the following about the deccan agrarian riots

1. The farmers were supported by intellectuals of poona sarvajanik sabha
2. It was a violent movement
3. It resulted due to linking of Indian markets to International markets

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1 and 3
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1,2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Deccan Agrarian Riots were an outcome of American Civil war and sudden surge and fall in prices of cotton based on international demand and related debt trap of farmers. It involved violent attacks on moneylenders and destruction of the bonds, decrees, and other documents in their possession.

The intellectuals of the Poona sarvajanik sabha helped calm the situation by ensuring the passing of Agriculturists Relief Act.