Previous Year Question
Who organised the first Kisan March in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh in 1920?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Motilal Nehru
D.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
NCERT confirms Jawaharlal Nehru's direct involvement with the peasant movement in Awadh in 1920. From June 1920, Nehru travelled through villages in Awadh, met peasants and tried to understand their grievances. By October, the Oudh Kisan Sabha had been established under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, Baba Ramchandra and others.