Question

Anti-Arrack movement was led by women in

• A. Andhra Pradesh
• B. Maharashtra
• C. Haryana
• D. Assam

Hint:

The Anti-Arrack Movement highlighted the power of women’s collective action in social reforms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Anti-Arrack Movement.
The Anti-Arrack Movement was a social movement against the sale and consumption of arrack (local liquor). It was initiated mainly by rural women who were affected by alcohol abuse in their families.

Step 2: Historical Background.
This movement began in the early 1990s in Andhra Pradesh, where women organized protests demanding prohibition of liquor.

Step 3: Analysis of the options.

• 
  (A) Andhra Pradesh: Correct. The movement started here.
• 
  (B) Maharashtra: Incorrect.
• 
  (C) Haryana: Incorrect.
• 
  (D) Assam: Incorrect.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the Anti-Arrack Movement was led by women in Andhra Pradesh.

Final Answer:} Andhra Pradesh.