In which year the students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities?

January 1974

The correct answer is option (1) - January 1974

In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil, and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state.