Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the peasant movements in India?

• A. Congress led a massive movement in Hyderabad and Travancore.
• B. Peasant movements were peaceful protests.
• C. Tebhaga movement was led by the Provincial Kisan Sabha.
• D. Demanded cancellation of farmer debts and bonded labour.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C Tebhaga movement was led by the Provincial Kisan Sabha.
D Demanded cancellation of farmer debts and bonded labour.

Peasant movements demanded cancellation of farmer debts and bonded labour. In Hyderabad, the Communist Party led massive movement of farmers of the Telangana region. Another armed revolt of peasants took place in Travancore (Kerala) in Punnapra-Vayalar; they took up arms to fight against the rulers and their armies. Almost 3000 villages were part of the movement. The Provincial Kisan Sabha led the Tebhaga movement.