The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
Smart Elimination
Evaluate each statement on the basis of its intent:
Statement (a) - Small, practical, economic demand, sounds like the realistic nature of peasant struggles
Statement (b) - Too big & structural, showcase more of a revolutionary ideology, not practical at Tebhaga (regional peasant revolt)
Statement (c) - Huge political aim; purpose of larger national agrarian reforms, not the nature of small regional peasant struggles
Statement (d) - Debt-removal is typical of Deccan movement, not Tebhaga. And also a bit extreme
Potential Trap
Confusing specific demands of different peasant movements.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: AThe correct answer is Option A.
Explanation:
- The Tebhaga Movement (1946-47) in Bengal was led by the Kisan Sabha.
- Demand: The sharecroppers (Bargadars) demanded that they should retain two-thirds (tebhaga) of the produce for themselves and pay only one-third to the landlords (Jotedars).
- Previously, the split was usually 50-50.
- This demand was based on the recommendation of the Floud Commission.
Value Addition
- Leaders: Moni Singh, Namboodiripad.
- Outcome: The movement was significant but faced repression. Later influenced land reforms in West Bengal (Operation Barga).
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