Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Rise of Popular Movements

Question:

Which of the following was not a demand of BKU during its protest in 1988 in Meerut?

Options:

Higher government floor prices for rice and maize

Abolition of restrictions on the inter-state movement of farm produce

Guaranteed supply of electricity at reasonable rates

Provision of a government pension for farmers

Correct Answer:

Higher government floor prices for rice and maize

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Higher government floor prices for rice and maize

Demands of BKU during its protest in 1988 in Meerut:

Option 1- Higher government floor prices for rice and maize (INCORRECT)
Option 2- Abolition of restrictions on the inter-state movement of farm produce (CORRECT)
Option 3- Guaranteed supply of electricity at reasonable rates (CORRECT)
Option 4- Provision of a government pension for farmers (CORRECT)

CORRECTION in Option 1- The BKU demanded higher government floor prices for SUGARCANE and WHEAT not for rice and maize.

The BKU demanded higher government floor prices for sugarcane and wheat, abolition of restrictions on the inter-state movement of farm produce, guaranteed supply of electricity at reasonable rates, waiving of repayments due on loans to farmers and the provision of a government pension for farmers.