Of the four forms of political protests mentioned below, which one is derived from the name of the person who used it as a political weapon for the first time?

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Correct answer: Boycott. The term “boycott” originates from the name of Captain Charles Boycott, a British land agent in Ireland. In 1880, Irish tenants protested against his harsh treatment by refusing to cooperate with him or work on his land. This form of non-cooperation was later adopted globally as a political tool of protest. The other terms: Gherao, Bandh, and Hartal are not derived from personal names. 68

Of the four forms of political protests mentioned below, which one is derived from the name of the person who used it as a political weapon for the first time?

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