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Q · Peasants and Tribal Movements Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding the Deccan Riots (1875): 1. The riots started due to rising agricultural prices benefiting peasants. 2. Moneylenders’ exploitation was a major trigger. 3. The Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was passed as a result. Which is correct?
TopicPeasants and Tribal Movements
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Agricultural depression hurts peasants, not benefits them (so statement 1 is incorrect). Moneylenders’ exploitation was the main cause. The Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act (1879) followed.
Final Answer: Option B — 2 and 3 only