History: Nationalism in India · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
Why did many rich peasants support the Civil Disobedience Movement in its early phase?
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Why did many rich peasants support the Civil Disobedience Movement in its early phase?
- A.They wanted the government to increase land revenue.
- B.They were affected by falling agricultural prices and demanded a reduction in revenue demands.Correct answer
- C.They opposed the use of Indian languages in schools.
- D.They wanted to restore the authority of British zamindars.
Solution
Rich peasants such as the Patidars and Jats were badly affected by the fall in agricultural prices. They supported the movement because they wanted the colonial government to reduce land revenue demands.
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