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Who was the main leader behind the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. C. Rajagopalachari

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Vallabhbhai Patel šŸ“š Explanation: The Bardoli Satyagraha was a major peasant movement in Gujarat against the 30% increase in land revenue demanded by the British. Vallabhbhai Patel's efficient organization and leadership of the farmers forced the government to settle the dispute. It was during this movement that the women of Bardoli conferred the title of 'Sardar' upon him.