In January 1988, the twenty thousand farmers gathered in the city of Meerut were protesting against which decision of the government?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4 - The decision to increase electricity rates.
In January 1988, around twenty thousand farmers had gathered in the city of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. They were protesting against the government decision to increase electricity rates. The farmers camped for about three weeks outside the district collector’s office until their demands were fulfilled.