Consider the following statements regarding the Bardoli Satyagraha : (i) It sparked off in 1926, when the British authorities decided to increase the land revenue by 30% (ii) Vallabhbhai Patel was conferred the title of "Sardar" in this movement\nWhich of the following statements given below is/are correct?
Verified Answer
A. (i) only
B. (ii) only
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. Neither (i) nor (ii)
Explanation:
Statement (i) is incorrect: The Bardoli Satyagraha occurred in 1928, not 1926, and the land revenue increase was 22%, not 30%. Statement (ii) is correct: It was during the Bardoli Satyagraha that the local women bestowed the title 'Sardar' upon Vallabhbhai Patel for his leadership. Therefore, only statement (ii) is accurate.