Bihar Special GK PYQ 107 of 603 · Historical Scenario

During the Non-Cooperation Movement, who led the peasants in Bihar?

  1. ARajkumar Shukla
  2. BSwami Vidyanand
  3. CRajendra Prasad
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (b) 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.

This explanation is carried over from question 106 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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