Consider the following statements in reference to Harsha Chhina Mogha Morcha.
1. It was an agrarian revolt launched in June 1946 by remodelling the canal outlets under the leadership of the communist party.
2. The campaign was launched against the decision of the British government to decrease the supply of irrigation water to farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
· The Harsha Chhina Mogha Morcha was an agrarian revolt in June 1946 in Punjab.
· It was led by the Communist Party of India against British authorities.
· The protest was against the reduction of irrigation water by tampering with canal outlets (moghas).
· Farmers removed the British-installed moghas and installed their own to secure water.
· The movement highlighted rural resistance during the freedom struggle.
Information Booster:
· Took place in Harsha Chhina village near Amritsar, Punjab.
· Over 950 protesters were arrested during the agitation.
· It emphasized the importance of water rights for agriculture.
· The agitation forced the British to revert to old canal arrangements.
· It is commemorated by farmers' unions in Punjab.
Additional Information:
· The term "mogha" refers to the outlet of a canal that regulates water flow.
· The protest was one of the early large-scale peasant uprisings in colonial Punjab.
· It was linked with land and agrarian reforms.
· Both statements are factually accurate and relevant to the historical revolt.