The question asks about the primary demand of the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal. This movement was a significant peasant uprising in pre-independence India, specifically targeting the sharecropping system prevalent in Bengal. To answer this, we need to recall the core objective of the movement.
Correct Option: A) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
This option accurately describes the central demand of the Tebhaga Movement. The peasants, who cultivated the land, wanted to keep two-thirds of the produce, leaving only one-third for the landlords, instead of the prevailing 50-50 split.
The question asks for the amount of food grains imported in the year 1963 based on the provided bar graph. We need to locate the bar corresponding to the year 1963 and read its value from the y-axis.
Thus, the amount of food grains imported in 1963 was 4.5 million tonnes, or 4 and a half million tonnes.
Correct Option: D) 4 and half
The question asks for the agricultural output during the two successive drought years 1965-66. This is a factual question requiring knowledge of historical economic data related to India's agricultural sector. Specifically, it refers to the decline in agricultural output during that period.
A) 17% — Historical records and economic surveys of India confirm that agricultural output declined by approximately 17% during the severe drought years of 1965-66. This figure is widely recognized in economic history texts concerning India.
The question asks for the food output during the two successive drought years 1965-66 in percentage. This information is typically derived from historical economic or agricultural data. Without a provided graph or data table, this question relies on general knowledge of India's economic history, specifically agricultural output during significant drought periods.
Substituting the values:
\[ \text{Percentage Decrease} = \left( \frac{89.4 - 72.3}{89.4} \right) \times 100 \]\[ \text{Percentage Decrease} = \left( \frac{17.1}{89.4} \right) \times 100 \]\[ \text{Percentage Decrease} \approx 0.191275 \times 100 \]\[ \text{Percentage Decrease} \approx 19.13 \% \]Rounding this to the nearest whole number gives approximately 19% or 20%.
Given the options, 20% is the closest and most commonly cited figure for the decline in food output during this period.
B) 20 — The food output in India during the severe drought years of 1965-66 saw a significant decline. Historical data indicates a drop of approximately 19-20% in food grain production compared to the previous year. Therefore, 20% is the most accurate answer among the given options.
The question asks about the annual rate of increase in food prices between 1965 and 1968. This is a historical fact related to economic conditions in India during that period, specifically referring to a period of significant inflation.
C) 20 — Historical economic data for India indicates that food prices rose at a rate of approximately 20% per annum between 1965 and 1968 due to various factors like droughts, wars, and economic policies.
The question asks about a significant import India made in 1966 due to a severe shortage. This refers to a critical period in India's post-independence history marked by food scarcity.
A) Food grains. In 1966, India faced a severe food crisis due to consecutive droughts and low agricultural productivity. This necessitated the import of over ten million tonnes of food grains, primarily from the United States under the PL 480 program, to prevent widespread famine. This event was a major catalyst for the Green Revolution.