Question

To calm down the Bijolia Movement, a high-level committee was formed under the chairmanship of Robert Holland the AGG (Agent to governor general) of Rajasthan. In February 1922, Robert Holland held a meeting with the farmers and waived ____ taxes off.

• A. 15
• B. 25
• C. 35
• D. 45

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

35

Officers of the foreign ministry of the Indian government felt that a quick alliance should be made with the Bijolia village panchayat, otherwise the peasant movement might take a violent form in the entire Rajputana. Under such circumstances, a high level committee was formed under the chairmanship of Robert Hollan, the AGG of Rajasthan and in February 1922, Robert held a meeting with the farmers and waived 35 taxes off.