Consider the following statements about the Pabna Agrarian Unrest :
1. It was primarily a reaction against the exorbitant revenue demands imposed by the zamindars.
2. The movement resulted in violent clashes between peasants and zamindars.
3. The uprising was led by Ishan Chandra Roy.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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Consider the following statements about the Pabna Agrarian Unrest :
1. It was primarily a reaction against the exorbitant revenue demands imposed by the zamindars.
2. The movement resulted in violent clashes between peasants and zamindars.
3. The uprising was led by Ishan Chandra Roy.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Pabna movement arose due to the oppressive practices of zamindars and severe exploitation of peasants through exorbitant rents, illegal cesses (abwabs), forced labour etc.

Statement 2 is not correct: The Pabna Revolt was primarily non-violent, utilizing non-cooperation, legal resistance, and mass mobilization instead of armed conflict, making it more sustainable and difficult for the colonial administration to suppress.

Statement 3 is correct: Ishan Chandra Roy led the Pabna Peasant Uprising in 1873&ndash;76. The uprising was a peaceful resistance movement by peasants against the zamindars, or landlords, in Bengal.

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Consider the following statements about the Pabna Agrarian Unrest : 1. It was primarily a reaction against the exorbitant revenue demands imposed by the zamindars. 2. The movement resulted in violent clashes between peasants and zamindars. 3. The uprising was led by Ishan Chandra Roy. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3