The Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement of the early 20th century was a Sikh peasant movement against:

British land revenue policies
Oppressive landlords
Moneylender practices
Restrictions on religious practices

The correct answer is: b) Oppressive landlords.

The Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement was a peasant movement in the Punjab region of British India in the early 20th century. The movement was led by the Akali Dal, a Sikh political party, and was aimed at improving the conditions of the peasantry. The movement was successful in achieving some of its goals, such as the reduction of land revenue and the abolition of oppressive practices by landlords.

The Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement was a significant event in the history of the Punjab region. It was one of the first major peasant movements in the region, and it helped to raise awareness of the problems faced by the peasantry. The movement also helped to strengthen the Akali Dal, which would go on to play a major role in the politics of the Punjab region.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • Option a) is incorrect because the Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement was not primarily against British land revenue policies. The movement did call for a reduction in land revenue, but this was not its main focus.
  • Option c) is incorrect because the Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement was not primarily against moneylender practices. The movement did call for the abolition of some oppressive practices by moneylenders, but this was not its main focus.
  • Option d) is incorrect because the Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement was not primarily against restrictions on religious practices. The movement did call for the removal of some restrictions on religious practices, but this was not its main focus.
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