Why is the Samin movement considered an example of peaceful resistance?
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Correct answer: क्योंकि सामिनवादियों ने कर देने और औपनिवेशिक नियमों का पालन करने से इनकार किया
Followers of the Samin movement resisted Dutch colonial rule through non-cooperation, including refusing to pay taxes and obey forest regulations. They relied on non-violent defiance rather than armed conflict, so it is an example of peaceful resistance. Breaking railways or burning public buildings would be violent actions. Exam tip: remember the Samin movement as non-violent non-cooperation against colonial forest rules.
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क्योंकि सामिनवादियों ने कर देने और औपनिवेशिक नियमों का पालन करने से इनकार किया
Why is this the correct answer?
Followers of the Samin movement resisted Dutch colonial rule through non-cooperation, including refusing to pay taxes and obey forest regulations. They relied on non-violent defiance rather than armed conflict, so it is an example of peaceful resistance. Breaking railways or burning public buildings would be violent actions. Exam tip: remember the Samin movement as non-violent non-cooperation against colonial forest rules.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Forest Transformations in Java.
