The Agrarian agitation of Punjab in 1907 was launched on which of the following reason:

Correct option is A

The Agrarian agitation of Punjab in 1907 was launched in response to the Colonisation Bill proposed by the British government. This bill aimed to regulate and control the use of agricultural land by settlers in Punjab. It restricted the rights of landowners, including inheritance rights, and imposed severe limitations on their autonomy. Farmers perceived this as an infringement on their rights, leading to widespread unrest and resistance.

Key figures like Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh played prominent roles in mobilizing the peasants. The agitation became a significant milestone in the Indian freedom struggle, marking the rising discontent among farmers and their alignment with the broader nationalist movement.

Key Points:

● The Colonisation Bill of 1906 was seen as exploitative and anti-farmer.
● It aimed to give extensive control over land to the British authorities.
● The agitation was part of the larger Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement led by Bhagat Singh's uncle, Ajit Singh.
● It highlighted the grievances of the peasant class against colonial policies.
● The movement was one of the earliest agrarian revolts under British rule in India.

Additional Knowledge:

• (b) Land Mortgage Bill: No such bill led to an agitation in 1907.
• (c) Moneylender's Registration Bill: Though related to rural distress, it was not connected to the 1907 agitation.