The Moplah Uprising, an organised opposition of Muslim cultivators, occurred in which modern state of India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kerala.
The Moplah Uprising, also known as the Mappila Rebellion, occurred in the modern state of Kerala in 1921. It was a significant peasant revolt led by Muslim cultivators, primarily against British colonial authority and oppressive landlords in the Malabar region. The Mappilas, who were mostly poor tenant farmers, had long suffered under exploitative feudal systems. The rebellion was initially part of the Khilafat Movement and later escalated into a violent uprising. Though it began as an anti-colonial protest, it turned into a communal conflict. The British suppressed the uprising with force, resulting in heavy casualties and widespread arrests.