Question

What event symbolized the rise of the peasantry in Kerala and led to the formation of the All Kerala Tenants Association?

• A. The enactment of the Malabar Tenancy Act in 1930
• B. The Kochi convention of 1928 presided over by Lala Lajpat Rai
• C. The formation of the Kisan Sangham in Kalliassery
• D. The formation of Communist Party of Malabar

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Kochi convention of 1928 presided over by Lala Lajpat Rai

The Rise of Peasant Movements in Kerala

• The main stream of national movement in Kerala was supported by the peasants and
  workers.
• They gave a new momentum and social content to the freedom struggle.
• The decline of landlordism in Kerala enabled the peasants to participate in the freedomstruggle.
• The rise of the peasantry was symbolised in the Kochi convention of 1928 presided over by Lala Lajpat Rai.
• This led to the formation of the All Kerala Tenants Association
• The enactment of the Malabar Tenancy Act (1930) reflected the rising strength of the peasantry.
• The earliest Kisan Sangham was formed at Kalliassery in Malabar to resist feudal oppression.