Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Rich peasants (like Patidars and Jats) wanted reduction in government revenue (land tax). Their cash incomes had collapsed due to falling prices, making revenue payments impossible.

Poor peasants (small tenants) wanted remission of rent owed to landlords, as they could not pay rent during the Depression.

This created a dilemma for the Congress: supporting 'no-rent' campaigns would alienate rich peasants and landlords, who were important supporters of the movement. So Congress avoided taking up poor peasants' demands, leaving their relationship with the movement uncertain.

Source: Chapter 2, Section 3.2 – How Participants saw the Movement

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• The examiner wants you to clearly contrast the two groups' demands, not just describe their hardships.
• The key analytical point is the Congress's dilemma: it could not satisfy both without alienating one group.
• Use specific examples (Patidars, Jats) to show you've read the text closely — this earns full marks.
• Avoid writing about other groups (businessmen, workers); keep focused on the two peasant groups asked about.