The 'Deccan Riots' of 1875 occurred against: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Deccan Riots' of 1875 occurred against:
A. Forest officials
B. Zamindars
C. Moneylenders
D. British planters
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Deccan Riots were a peasant uprising in Maharashtra against moneylenders who exploited them.

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The Ilbert Bill controversy occurred during the tenure of:
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