In its fortnightly report for the first half of April 1930, the police in Bihar and Orissa gave the most probable line of attack of the movement there. Which was it?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Boycott of liquor shops and infringement of forest laws
Option (1) Boycott of liquor shops and infringement of forest laws — Correct. The Bihar and Orissa report saw the boycott of liquor shops and the breaking of forest laws as the likely line of attack.
Option (2) Non-payment of the water-tax and a movement around the National Flag — Incorrect. The water-tax agitation and the National Flag movement were expected in Punjab, at Multan and Gujranwala.
Option (3) Boycott of schools and colleges and of public meetings — Incorrect. Deserted schools and colleges were reported from Nagpur in the Central Provinces, on 12th March.
Option (4) Seizure of salt made by boiling sea water and resistance to the Police — Incorrect. Resistance to the Police over salt made from sea water was reported from Vizagapatam in Madras.