Question

Which of the following types of protest were prevalent across the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century?

• A. Protest against the growth of the English educated middle class
• B. Protest against inequality perpetuated through 'social evils'
• C. Protest against the deployment of Indian soldiers in World War I
• D. Protest against British economic policies in the subcontinent

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Protest against British economic policies in the subcontinent

In the 19th century, India saw two main types of protests: one was against the economic plundering of the subcontinent by the British, and another was against inequality and violations of rights caused due to socio-religious practices like caste oppression, widow burning, child marriage, etc.