Social Science
Differing Strands within the Movement
Practice questions
What is the main idea of this subtopic?What was the main reason for linking the Awadh peasant movement with the national movement?How did Baba Ramchandra’s leadership help the peasants of Awadh?What strategy of the Awadh peasant movement is shown by actions like Nai-Dhobi bandh?Why was the formation of the Oudh Kisan Sabha important for the national movement?Why was reduction of rent a major demand of peasants in Awadh?Which problem of peasants is highlighted by opposition to forced labour?How does social boycott of landlords show the collective strength of peasants?Why did the tribals of the Gudem Hills oppose forest laws?In what way was Alluri Sitarama Raju’s movement different from Gandhian non-cooperation?Why did Alluri Sitarama Raju follow a different path despite admiring Gandhi?Why was swaraj not only political freedom for tribals?What was the effect of restrictions on grazing in forests on tribal society?How did plantation workers connect the Non-Cooperation Movement with their own condition?How did the Inland Emigration Act limit the freedom of plantation workers?Why was the feeling of returning home strong among Assam plantation workers?Why did different groups understand swaraj in different ways?What does the presence of different strands in the national movement show?Why did local peasant demands become important for the Congress?Why was the fear of eviction so serious in the Awadh peasant movement?