Question

With reference to the Eka Movement of the early 20th century, which among the following is / are correct statements?

1. It was essentially a peasant struggle

2. It was supported by Congress and Khilafat leaders

3. The Reason was the oppression by Thekedar i.e. High rents

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• A. Only 1 & 2
• B. Only 2 & 3
• C. Only 1 & 3
• D. 1, 2 & 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1, 2 & 3

Eka=unity movement (1920s)

Initially by Congress & Khilafat Leaders. Later Madari Pasi and other low caste leaders.

Reason: oppression by Thekedar. High rents

Involved religious ritual, in which farmer would take a dip in Ganges and vow not to do begari, resist eviction etc.

Even included some small zamindars who were unhappy with British demands for high revenue.

By 1922 severe repression by government=Eka Movement vanished.