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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q38

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 All India Kisan Sabha was founded in 1936 at Indian National Congress (INC) __________ Session as All India Kisan Congress.

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Lucknow.

  • The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) was founded in April 1936 during a session held in Lucknow. Swami Sahjanand Saraswati was chosen as its first president, while N.G. Ranga took on the role of general secretary.

  • The Sabha aimed to eliminate the zamindari (landlord) system, distribute land freely to farmers and agricultural workers, uplift rural living conditions, and stop the exploitation of peasants and rural laborers. Its formation marked a significant step in addressing the longstanding struggles of Indian farmers.

  • The primary objectives included securing land rights, ensuring fair prices for crops, providing relief from rural indebtedness, and improving the overall economic and social conditions of the peasant population.

  • Apart from Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, other prominent leaders associated with the All India Kisan Sabha were N.G. Ranga, P. Sundarayya and E.M.S. Namboodiripad.

  • These leaders played an important role in advocating the rights of farmers and organizing various movements.