Practicing Success

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 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.