Question

Where did the first farmers movement after independence take place?

• A. Kagodu of Shimoga.
• B. Alkini of Shimoga.
• C. Gajanur of Shimoga.
• D. Doddamathali of Shimoga.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Kagodu of Shimoga.

The first farmers movement after independence took place in 1951 in Kagodu of Shimoga district of Karnataka. They launched their movement against the measuring instrument named ‘KOLAGA’ that was used to measure produce grown by tenant farmer (GENI RAITHA).