The correct answer is option 2, which states that statement 2 is correct.

To understand why option 2 is correct, we need to analyze each statement individually.

Statement 1 states that the Deccan Riots (1875) were a peasant revolt but not a movement of the poor tribals or landless peasants. This implies that the riots were not carried out by the marginalized sections of society. However, there is no information provided in the question to confirm or refute the accuracy of this statement.

Statement 2 states that the Deccan Riots (1875) were led by the relatively better-off sections of the peasantry who were called Kunvi peasants in Maharashtra. This implies that the riots were led by a specific group within the peasantry, who were relatively more affluent compared to others. The mention of Kunvi peasants in Maharashtra suggests a localized nature of the riots.

Since statement 2 is supported by the information provided in the question, option 2 is the correct answer.

Alert - correct answer should be option 1 only.