Where was the first All-India Kisan Sabha formed?

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The correct answer is Lucknow.Key Points

The first All-India Kisan Sabha was formed in Lucknow in 1936.
It was formed under the leadership of N.G. Ranga and Swami Sahajanand Saraswati.
The main objective of the Sabha was to unite farmers and agricultural workers against the oppressive policies of the British government.
The Sabha played an important role in the Indian independence movement and continued to work for the welfare of farmers even after India gained independence.
The All India Kisan Sabha is now known as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) and is one of the largest organizations representing farmers in India.

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Lahore was the venue for the 1940 session of the All India Muslim League, where the historic Pakistan Resolution was passed.
Amritsar is famous for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
- It took place on 13 April 1919, when British Indian Army soldiers under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired rifles into a crowd of unarmed Indian civilians who were protesting peacefully against the British rule.
Delhi is the capital city of India and has played a significant role in the country's history and politics.
- It was the site of many important events during the Indian independence movement, including the Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942.