Indian National Movement PYQ – Tribal Rebellions

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Indian National Movement PYQ – Tribal Rebellions – 14 questions, subject: Indian National Movement. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
ADGS – 2021
Which of the following were the main causes for the tribal revolts against the British?
I. Extension of British rule to their areas
II. Penetration of others supported by the British
III. Recruitment of unpaid labour for Manual work
IV. Isolated nature of the tribals

Correct Answer: D [I, II and III]

Explanation:

Tribal revolts arose because British rule extended into tribal areas, outsiders entered, and the tribes lost control of their land and resources, so I, II and III are correct.

2.  
AGGS – 2021
The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 brokeout in

Correct Answer: B [Kerala]

Explanation:

The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 broke out in Malabar, in present-day Kerala, among the Mappila peasantry.

3.  
CEGS – 2022 · GROUP 1 – 2022
What is Damin-i-koh in Rajmahal area?

Correct Answer: C [Place of the Santhal tribes]

Explanation:

Damin-i-koh, the area around the Rajmahal hills, was the land reclaimed and settled by the Santhals.

4.  
CESGS – 2023
Who declared that "Land belongs to God" and collecting rent or tax on it was against divine law?

Correct Answer: B [Dudu Mian]

Explanation:

Dudu Mian, son of Haji Shariatullah, led the Faraizi movement and declared that land belongs to God, so collecting rent or tax on it was against divine law.

5.  
FISHERY DEPT – 2023
The theme of the play 'Neel Darpan' is

Correct Answer: A [Plight of Plantation Workers]

Explanation:

Neel Darpan, a play by Dinabandhu Mitra, portrayed the sufferings of peasants forced to grow indigo by European planters.

6.  
JSO – 2023
Which tribal uprising is known as 'Ulgulan'?

Correct Answer: C [Munda Rebellion]

Explanation:

The Ulgulan, or great tumult, was the Munda rebellion led by Birsa Munda in Chota Nagpur in 1899-1900.

7.  
HOSTEL SUPERINTENDENT CUM PHYSICAL TRAINER – 2024 · COMBINED RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 2023
Who drew the attention of the British to the suffering of Indigo Cultivation through his play Nil darpan?

Correct Answer: A [Dina Bandhu Mitra]

Explanation:

Dina Bandhu Mitra's play Nil Darpan drew public attention to the sufferings of indigo cultivators.

8.  
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2024
Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched?
Revolt – Area
(I) Ramosis – Poona
(II) Kuka – Punjab
(III) Santhals – Orissa
(IV) Kittur – Malabar

Correct Answer: C [(IV) only]

Explanation:

The Kittur revolt of Rani Chennamma took place in Belgaum in Karnataka, not Malabar, so pair (IV) is wrongly matched.

9.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2024
Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day)?

Correct Answer: D [Birsa Munda]

Explanation:

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated on 15 November, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, as declared by the Union Cabinet in 2021.

10.  
GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024
Sidhu and Kanhu are associated with the revolt of

Correct Answer: B [Santhal Rebellion]

Explanation:

Sidhu and Kanhu led the Santhal Rebellion (Hool) of 1855-56 against zamindars, moneylenders and the Company.

11.  
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2025
"The Indigo Planting Mirror" is the translation of the Bengali Play

Correct Answer: B [Nil Darpan]

Explanation:

Nil means indigo and darpan means mirror, so The Indigo Planting Mirror is the English translation of Dinabandhu Mitra's Bengali play Nil Darpan.

12.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2025
Match the following tribal uprisings and the places associated with them:
(a) Khasi Rising 1829 – 1. Chota Nagpur
(b) Kol Rising 1830 – 2. Hill tracts of Bengal, Central Provinces and Madras
(c) Khonds Rising 1846 – 3. Eastern India
(d) Santhal Insurrection 1855-56 – 4. Jantia and Garo Hills

Correct Answer: A [4 1 2 3]

Explanation:

The Khasis rose in the hills between the Jaintia and Garo areas, the Kols in Chota Nagpur, Gonds in the Central Provinces and Madras, giving the code 4 1 2 3.

13.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2025
Choose the right pairs.
(1) The Ahom's Revolt – Gomdhar Konwar
(2) Ramosi Rising – Tipu
(3) Santhal Rising – Sidhu, Kanhu
(4) Faraizis' Revolt – Chittur Singh

Correct Answer: A [(1) and (3) are correct]

Explanation:

The Ahom revolt of 1828 was led by Gomdhar Konwar and the Santhal rising by Sidhu and Kanhu, so pairs (1) and (3) are correct.

14.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI – LEVEL II) – 2025
Choose the right matches:
  1. Vellore Revolt – 1816
  1. The Kol uprising – 1841
  1. Santhal Hool (rebellion) – 1855
  1. Great Rebellion – 1857

Correct Answer: D [[3] and [4] are correct]

Explanation:

The Vellore Revolt was in 1806 and the Kol uprising in 1831-32, so only the Santhal Hool (1855) and Great Rebellion (1857) are correctly dated.

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