Bihar Special GK PYQ 105 of 603 · Historical Scenario

Who led the farmers in Bihar during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  1. ASwami Vidyanand
  2. BRajkumar Shukla
  3. CShri Krishna Singh
  4. DJ.B. Sen
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Swami Vidyanand

Explanation

‘Swami Vidyanand’ was a peasant leader of Bihar. During the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22 A.D.), Swami Vidyanand led the peasants in Bihar, especially in several districts of North Bihar. Particularly in the Darbhanga region, Swami Vidyanand was making the tenants (raiyats) aware of their rights.

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