In 1943, some of the younger leaders in Satara set up a parallel government, the Prati Sarkar. Which of the following statements are true about the Prati Sarkar?
A. The Prati Sarkar ran people's courts.
B. It was dominated by Dalit peasants.
C. It was not supported by Kunbi peasants.
D. The Satara Prati Sarkar functioned till the elections of 1946.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, D only
During the Quit India Movement, younger leaders in Satara district of Maharashtra set up a parallel government (prati sarkar) in 1943, with volunteer corps (seva dals) and village units (tufan dals).
A. The Prati Sarkar ran people's courts. Correct. It ran people's courts and organised constructive work in the villages.
B. It was dominated by Dalit peasants. Incorrect. It was dominated by Kunbi peasants; the Dalits supported it.
C. It was not supported by Kunbi peasants. Incorrect. The Kunbis did more than support it: they were its main force.
D. The Satara Prati Sarkar functioned till the elections of 1946. Correct. It continued in spite of the British repression and lasted till the elections of 1946.