Indian Freedom Struggle

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Correct Answer : Option a

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Moplah Uprising of 1921 in Malabar (Kerala) was a response to the oppression of the Jenmi landlords, who were often Hindu, and the exploitative practices they employed against the Muslim peasants. The landlords had strong support from the British colonial administration, and the Moplahs (Muslim peasants) revolted to demand better conditions and land rights.

Statement 2 is not correct: The Moplah Uprising was not characterized by Hindu-Muslim unity. In fact, the uprising saw violent clashes between the Moplah Muslims and Hindu communities. The violence during the uprising led to significant communal tension, and the conflict was not a unified struggle against the British but a local revolt driven by socio-economic and religious tensions.