Q. The “fituri” of 1873 in Rampa was directed against the (a) Muttadars (b) Collectors (c) Rich tribals (d) Outsiders Ans: (d) Outsiders
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Q. Who were the Muttadars? (a) Traders (b) Bankers (c) Administrators (d) Estate holders Ans: (b) Bankers
Q. Which tribes lived in the Gudem and Rampa hill tracts of Andhra Pradesh? (a) Kol (b) Munda (c) Santhals (d) Koya and Konda Dora Ans: (d) Koya and Konda Dora Explanation: The correct option is (d) Koya and Konda Dora. The Gudem and Rampa hill tracts of Andhra Pradesh are inhabited by the Koya
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Q. Which Tribal uprising is known as Ulgulan? (a) Led by Munda (b) Led by Santhals (c) Led by Bhils (d) Led by Kol Ans: (a) Led by Munda Explanation: The Ulgulan revolt was a 19th century tribal rebellion led by Birsa Munda. It took place in the region south of Ranchi in 1899-1900. For
Q. Violence in Deccan riots was directed against (a) courts (b) hospitals (c) houses of Sahukars (d) debt bonds Ans: (d) debt bonds Explanation: The Deccan Riots of 1875 targeted conditions of debt peonage (kamiuti) to moneylenders. The rioters’ specific purpose was to obtain and destroy the bonds, decrees, and other documents in the possession
Q. Pabna uprising’ of 1873-1885 was led by (a) small peasants (b) substantial peasants (c) land lords (d) middle class intelligentsia Ans: (b) substantial peasants
Q. Santhal uprising of 1855-1857 was characterized by (a) sporadic acts of violence (b) strong organization and leadership (c) opposition by majority of Santhals (d) help by local British administration Ans: (b) strong organization and leadership Explanation: The correct option is (b) strong organization and leadership. The Santhal uprising of 1855-1857, also known as the
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Q. Who were called Dikus by Santhals? (a) Outsiders (b) Local chiefs (c) Religious head (d) Tribal women Ans: (a) Outsiders The correct option is Outsiders. In the context of the Santhal tribe, the term “Dikus” was used to refer to outsiders or non-tribal people. The Santhal tribe, predominantly residing in the regions of Jharkhand,
Q. Define Janmi who lived in Malabar in the 19th century (a) Traders (b) Local chiefs (c) Revenue collectors (d) Land holders Ans: (d) Land holders Explanation: In the context of Malabar in the 19th century, the term “Janmi” refers to (d) Land holders. Janmi was a designation given to the landlords or landowners who
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Q. Some of the important-peasant revolts of the 19th colonial India and their leaders were as follows: 1. Santhal Rebellion–Sido and Kanhu 2. Khonds of Ghumusar–Chakra Bisoi 3. Savare Rebellion–Radhakrishna Dandasena 4. Pabna Uprising–Kesab Chandra Roy Select the code for correct statements: (a) Only 1 (b) 2, 3 (c) Only 4 (d) 1, 2, 3,
