2025 · Q103
Which of the following statements regarding the Freedom Struggle from 1920 to 1935 is/are correct?
- 1In Bihar and Bengal, the Non-Cooperation Movement owed its effectiveness to the participation of peasants.
- 2In Bihar they were organised against the planters under the banner of Kisan Sabha.
- 3In Midnapore in Bengal, Mahishya peasants rallied against the taxes of the Union Board under the leadership of Birendranath Sasmal. Select the answer using the codes given below:
Indian Freedom StruggleGandhian movements
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 only
- D3 only
Explanation
All three statements are correct for 1920-35: peasant participation gave the Non-Cooperation Movement its effectiveness in Bihar and Bengal; in Bihar peasants were organised against planters under the Kisan Sabha banner; and in Midnapore the Mahishya peasantry rallied under Birendranath Sasmal against Union Board taxes.