Not associated with formation of U.P. Kisan Sabha — UPSC Prelims PYQ...
Who among the following was not associated with the formation of U.P. Kisan Sabha in February 1918?
- Indra Narain Dwivedi
- Gauri Shankar Misra
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Madan Mohan Malviya
Explanation
Option (c) is the correct answer
- Madan Mohan Malaviya took an active interest in the condition of peasants in the Awadh region. With his support, Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narayan Dwivedi established the United Provinces Kisan Sabha in February 1918. The Sabha played a significant role in organizing peasant resistance in Awadh, encouraging peasants not to pay taxes, nazarana (gift payments), or perform begari (forced labour).
Answer: (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
