Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist movement

Question:

Read the passage and answer the question:

"The rapid political developments in Gujarat are being closely watched here. To what extent and in what directions they will affect political condition in this province, it is difficult to survive at present. The peasantry is for the moment engaged in harvesting a good rabi, students are pre-occupied with their impending examination".

What does the passage suggest about the peasantry in the province?

Options:

They are currently occupied with planting a rabi crop.

They are currently occupied with harvesting a rabi crop.

They are preparing for examination

They are protesting against political decisions.

Correct Answer:

They are currently occupied with harvesting a rabi crop.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- They are currently occupied with harvesting a rabi crop.

The passage explicitly states that the peasantry is engaged in harvesting a good rabi crop, which suggests their current focus on agricultural activities rather than politics.