Question

Which of the following was the major issue in " Bijolia movement"?
1. Land revenue and tax
2. water supply
3. Employment 
4. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Land revenue and tax

The correct answer is Land revenue and tax.

• The Bijolia movement was a peasant movement that took place in the former " Mewar " state.
• Some of the important leaders that took part in the movement were Sitaram Das, Vijay Singh Pathik, and Manikyalal Verma.
• The rise of the movement took place until 1941.
• Land revenue and taxes were an important reason behind this movement.
• The "Bijolia Kisan Panchayat" was organized by the leaders.

• The movement started after the accession of Rao Sawai Kishan Singh.
• The taxes imposed on the peasants for short period were taken forward for a longer period.
• The leader of this movement also took support from the Indian National Congress.