The Indigo revolt of the peasants in 1859-60 happened in the state of _________.

Bengal

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Andhra Pradesh

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Maharashtra

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Solution

The correct option is A Bengal
In Bengal, the Indigo planters, nearly all Europeans, exploited the local peasants by forcing them to grow indigo on their lands instead of the more paying crops like rice. The Peasants revolted against the oppressive foreigners.

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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?

Q38. Which of the following were the attributes of the Indigo Revolt 1859-60?

1. The peasants were supported by the intelligentsia and press.

2. It was characterized by Hindu-Muslim unity.

3. The Indigo Revolt was successful in achieving its objectives.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा नील विद्रोह (1859-60) के गुण थे?

1. किसानों को बुद्धिजीवियों और प्रेस द्वारा समर्थित किया गया था।

2. इसमें हिंदू-मुस्लिम एकता की विशेषता थी।

3. नील विद्रोह अपने उद्देश्यों को प्राप्त करने में सफल रहा था।

ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा/से कथन सत्य है/हैं?

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