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Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

Koli rising happened in ________.

  1. 1829

  2. 1839

  3. 1844-48

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kolis, the neighbours of the Bhils, also resented the imposition of British rule, dismantlement of their forests and the new order of administration and caused widespread employment. The Kolis rose in rebellion in 1829, in 1839 and once again during 1844-1848.

Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

In which of the following tribal rebellions did two tribal brothers, Kanhu and Sidhu, proclaim the end of the Companys rule in their region, and to supress their rebellion the government had to use military force?

  1. Khasi Rebellion in Assam (1855)

  2. Naika Tribal Uprising in Gujarat (1868)

  3. Munda Rebellion in Ranchi (1899)

  4. Santhal Rebellion in Bihar (1855-56)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Santhal rebellion predates 1857. It was a rebellion of Santhal people led by 4 Murmu Brothers named Sindhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav, in modern Jharkhand (then Bengal Presidency) against the oppressive Zamindari system. The initially launched Guerilla warfare in the Jungles of Jharkhand. The British trapped these outstanding archers and killed them in a battle. The Santhal villages were plundered and the rebellion was brutally subdued.

Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

Ramosi were the hill tribe of ___________.

  1. Eastern Ghats

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Aravalli

  4. Himalaya
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramosis, the hill tribes in the Western Chats, resented British rule and the British pattern of administration. In 1822, under Chittur Singh, they revolted and plundered the country around Satara. There were revolts again during 1825-1826 and the area remained disturbed till

  1. The disturbance erupted again in 1840-1841 over deposition and banishment of Raja Pratap Singh of Satara in September 1839. A superior Britishh force restored order in the area.
Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

 Bhils were concentrated around __________.

  1. Sandesh

  2. Khandesh

  3. Bundelkhand

  4. Baghelkhand
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhils, an aboriginal tribe of Western Ghats with their strongholds in Khandesh, revolted against their new master, the English East India Company, fearing agrarian hardships under the new regime. The British crushed the revolt. However, the Bhils encouraged by the British reverses in the Burmese war again revolted under the leadership of Sewaram in 1825 signifying the popular character of the discontent.

Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

In which of the following tribal rebellions did two tribal brothers, Kanhu and Sidhu, proclaim the end of the Company's rule in their region, and to supress their rebellion the government had to use military force?

  1. Khasi Rebellion in Assam$(1855)$

  2. Naika Tribal Uprising in Gujarat$(1868)$

  3. Munda Rebellion in Ranchi $(1899)$

  4. Santhal Rebellion in Bihar$(1855-56)$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Santhal Rebellion (1855-1856) was led by brothers Sidhu and Kanhu in the region of Bihar/Jharkhand, where they declared an end to British rule, leading to a significant military response.