Q. Moplah Revolt of 1921 took place in
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Kerala
Explanation:
The Moplah Revolt (also spelled Mappila Rebellion) took place in Malabar region of Kerala in 1921.
- It was primarily a peasant uprising by the Moplah (Muslim) tenants against the Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and British colonial authorities.
- The revolt was part of the larger Khilafat Movement and had religious and agrarian undertones.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Assam – No such revolt occurred there in 1921.
- (C) Kashmir – Not related to the Moplah Rebellion.
- (D) N.W.F.P (North-West Frontier Province) – Located in present-day Pakistan, unrelated to the events in Malabar.
So, the correct answer is: (B) Kerala.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Moplah Revolt (also spelled Mappila Rebellion) took place in Malabar region of Kerala in 1921.
- It was primarily a peasant uprising by the Moplah (Muslim) tenants against the Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and British colonial authorities.
- The revolt was part of the larger Khilafat Movement and had religious and agrarian undertones.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Assam – No such revolt occurred there in 1921.
- (C) Kashmir – Not related to the Moplah Rebellion.
- (D) N.W.F.P (North-West Frontier Province) – Located in present-day Pakistan, unrelated to the events in Malabar.
So, the correct answer is: (B) Kerala.