According to a fortnightly police report of April 1930 on Punjab, which agitation was expected to be revived in Multan?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Non-payment of the water-tax
Option (1) Organised breaking of the Salt Law — Incorrect. Organised attempts to break the Salt Law were expected in the Jhelum district.
Option (2) Boycott of liquor shops — Incorrect. Boycott of liquor shops was seen as the likely line of attack in Bihar and Orissa.
Option (3) Infringement of forest laws — Incorrect. Breaking forest laws was also part of the expected protest in Bihar and Orissa.
Option (4) Non-payment of the water-tax — Correct. The police expected the agitation over non-payment of the water-tax in Multan to revive.