The 'Deccan Riots' of 1875 were directed against which group?
A. Plantation owners
B. Moneylenders
C. British officials
D. Zamindars
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Deccan Riots occurred in Poona and Ahmednagar districts in 1875, where peasants attacked moneylenders' shops and records in protest against high-interest rates and debt.
Explanation:
The Charter Act of 1813 directed the Company to spend one lakh rupees annually for the revival and improvement of literature and the promotion of knowledge of sciences among the inhabitants.
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