In Punjab, the Akali agitation of the Sikhs sought to remove corrupt ________.
A
politicians
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B
mahants
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C
leaders
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D
ministers
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Solution
The correct option is B mahants In Punjab, the Akali agitation of the Sikhs sought to remove corrupt mahants – supported by the British – from their gurdwaras. This movement got closely identified with the Non-Cooperation Movement.