India Exam Junction
18. The Agrarian agitation of Punjab in 1907 was launched on which of the following reason:
Colonisation Bill
Land Mortgage Bill
Moneylender’s Registration Bill
None of the above
Correct Answer :
Colonisation Bill
Solution
The agrarian agitation of Punjab in 1907, also known as the Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement, was launched in opposition to the Colonisation Bill introduced by the British. This bill imposed restrictions on farmers' rights to own and transfer land in the newly irrigated areas of Punjab. The movement was led by prominent leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai and Sardar Ajit Singh, advocating for the farmers' rights and self-reliance.