The Eka (Unity) Movement was a peasant movement that emerged in certain districts of Awadh, Uttar Pradesh. It initially had Congress and Khilafat support, but after Congress withdrew due to increasing violence, the movement was taken over by B. Linlithgow C. Lord Mountbatten D. Mohammad Ali Jinnah Ans: A Executive Officer and Tax & Revenue Inspector This question probes the critical views expressed by prominent British figures about Mahatma Gandhi's leadership and strategies during India's freedom struggle.
Who took over the 'Eka Movement' started by the Congress in Awadh during 1921-1922?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018 · Exam 2023 · Topic: Peasant Movement and Kisan Sabha (Awadh Peasant Movement and Eka Movement)
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