Question

Identify the characteristics of the New Farmer’s movement that began in the 1970s in Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
(A) Movements were regionally organised.
(B) Movements were organised by communist leaders.
(C) Movements involved farmers rather than peasants.
(D) Basic ideology of the movement was strongly anti-state and anti-urban.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The 1970s New Farmer's movement in Punjab and Tamil Nadu represented a major socio-political shift. The following analysis evaluates the provided options to identify its core features:

• Option A: Regional Organization. This accurately describes the movement, which was largely structured at a regional level, addressing specific local farmer concerns in areas like Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
• Option B: Communist Leadership. This is also a valid characteristic, as communist leaders were instrumental in organizing and guiding these movements, championing farmers' rights and grievances.
• Option C: Farmers vs. Peasants. This distinction is not fully precise. While farmers were the primary participants, categorizing them strictly as farmers, to the exclusion of peasants, overlooks the nuanced socio-economic landscape.
• Option D: Anti-State and Anti-Urban Ideology. This statement holds true. The movement exhibited strong anti-state and anti-urban sentiments, opposing government policies deemed harmful to agriculture and rejecting urban-focused development strategies.

Consequently, the defining characteristics of the New Farmer's movement are A, B, and D.

The correct selection is: (A), (B), and (D) only