For which province did the fortnightly police reports of 1930 expect the boycott of liquor shops and the infringement of forest laws to be the most probable line of attack?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Bihar and Orissa
Option (1) Bihar and Orissa — Correct. The Bihar and Orissa report saw only small salt attempts and expected liquor boycott and forest law breaking as the main line of attack.
Option (2) Punjab — Incorrect. The Punjab report expected Salt Law breaking in Jhelum, a water-tax agitation in Multan and a National Flag movement.
Option (3) Madras — Incorrect. The Madras report dealt with resistance to the seizure of salt, as at Vizagapatam.
Option (4) Central Provinces and Berar — Incorrect. The Central Provinces and Berar report noted well-attended meetings and deserted schools in Nagpur.