Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

In Surat, the government withdrew an additional salt levy in 1844. In 1848, it also withdrew its proposed standard weights and measures when the population threatened boycott and passive resistance.

Which conclusion follows most directly?

  1. Local collective action could occasionally force the colonial government to withdraw an unpopular measure.
  2. The government permanently surrendered its authority to collect taxes in Surat.
  3. The agitation sought to restore a deposed princely dynasty.
  4. The protests succeeded because they were led by Company sepoys.
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