Modern History PYQ 344 of 636 · Peasant Movement and Kisan Sabha

Swami Sahajananda Saraswati formed the All India United Kisan Sabha with the demand for the ‘nationalisation of land and waterways’:

  1. AJust before his death
  2. BAt a very young age
  3. CIn the 1930s
  4. DIn the 1920s

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Correct answer: (a) Just before his death

Explanation

The All India Kisan Sabha was formed in 1936. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was elected its first President and N.G. Ranga its General Secretary. In 1949 (shortly before his death), Sahajanand formed the All India United Kisan Sabha. The basic demand of this organisation was the nationalisation of land, waterways, energy, and all sources of wealth and property.

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