Question

Why did rich peasant take part in civil disobedience movement

Answer 1

rich peasants take part in civil disobedience movement because being produced of commercial crop they were very hard hit by the trade depression and falling price

Answer 2

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→Among the different social groups which participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement the rich peasants also had their ideals and perceptions of Swaraj which encouraged them to join the movement.

• Rich peasants like Patidars of Gujarat and Jats in Uttar Pradesh who were producers of commercial crops were hard hit by depression and falling prices.
• As their cash income reduced, they were unable to pay government revenue.
• The government refused to reduce revenue.So, the rich peasants became enthusiastic supporter of the Civil Disobedience Movement to free them from the situation.