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Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : M.A
Department : History
Subject Code/Name : MAHI-09 Peasant Movement in India 1818-1951
Year : II
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Peasant Movement in India :

M.A. IInd Year Examination- 2012
MAHI-09 Peasant Movement in India (1818-1951)
Time : 3 Hours

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Max. Marks: 60
Note : The Question paper is divided into three sections A, B and C.
Give the answer according to directions given for each section.
Section- A
(Long Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer any two Questions. Each Question carries 15 marks.
2 x 15 = 30
1. Critically examine the scope and nature of peasant movement in colonial India.
2. The changes that were brought in agrarian structure in India under British rule
were mainly to fulfill colonial interests. How far do you agree with this statement- Discuss.
3. The Colonial rule directly intervened into the natural rights of the Tribal. Discuss the statement in the context of Santhal Revolt.
4. Shed light on the establishment and expansion of Akhil Bharatiya Kishan Sabha. What role it played in highlighting the problems of Indian peasantry-

Section- B
(Short Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer any four Questions. Each Question carries 5 marks.
Briefly discuss the following :
Tebhaga Movement
The English policy towards Bheels in early four decade of 19th century.
Pabana peasant uprising
Gandhi and Peasant Movement
Post Warld War I Agrarian problems in India.
The Telangana peasant rebellion
Indian Patriots Association and its programmes
The Congress policy of compromise and peasant problems.

Section- C
Objective Question (Compulsory)
Note : Answer all Questions. Each Question carries 1 mark.
Write True/False against the following
The Punnapra Vayalar movement was against adopting American Model of
The Imperial Agriculture Department was not established to encourage agriculture & animal husbandry through scientific methods in India.
The Rakhwali and Bholai was the revenue collected by the Santhals
The Bengal Tenancy Act came into existence due to the Bagura rebellion.
The Malaabar uprising of 1921 was against the British policy of recognizing the tradition of Janmee & Kanamdar

Choose the correct alternative :
Following party played important role in the Tebhaga movement-
A- Workers & Peasant Party B- Santhal Hool
C- Socialist Party D- Jansangh

Which among the following State, Mopla uprising of 1921-22 was associated-
A- Bengal B- Bihar
C- Kerala D- Karnataka

Who among the following was the leader of Bardoli Satyagrah 1928 –
A- Jawahar Lal Nehru B- Vitthal Bhai Patel
C- Vallabh Bhai Patel D- Jai Prakash Narayan

Who among the following did Motilal Tejawat associate with-
A- Kols B- Bhils
B- Santhals C- Jats

Who among the following did Akali Movement against to –
A- Corrupt Mahantas B- Muslim Fanatics
C- Atrocities of the Police D- None of the above

Second Year, Examination-2015 :
MAHI-09 – Peasant Movements in India (1818-1951) :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Critically examine the peasant movements that surfaced prior to 1857 in India.
2. Discuss the structural changes in agriculture that took place in India under Lord William Bentinck and Lord Curzon.
3. Critically examine the peasant movement which surfaced in later half of 19th century in South India.
4. Discuss the Post World War I agrarian crisis in India.

Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
Briefly discuss the following :
1. Khera Movement
2. The Indigo Uprising
3. Pabana Peasant Uprising
4. The Permanent Settlement
5. Role of All India Kisan Sabha
6. The Teenkathia System
7. Indian Patriots Association
8. The peasant Movement in Uttar Pradesh during 1920-22.