Other Civil Uprisings (Part-I)

1. Which one of the following upheavals took place in Bengal immediately after Revolt of 1857? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Sanyasi
(b) Santhal Rebellion
(c) Indigo revolt
(d) Pabna Disturbances

Correct Answer: (c) Indigo revolt

Solution:The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) took place in Bengal immediately after the revolt of 1857. Sanyasi Rebellion occurred in 1763-1800, Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56, and Pabna uprising took place in 1873-76. Indigo Revolt began in Govindpur village of Nadia district in West Bengal led by two former employees of indigo producers. Digambar Viswas and Vishnu Viswas organized the peasants into a counterforce and refused to sow indigo. This indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms that were least profitable to them. In September, 1859 all the cultivators revolted against the landlords. The agitation spread to regions like Nadia, Pabana, Khulna, Dhaka, Malda, Dinajpur, etc. All indigo factories were shut down due to this strike. The Intellectual class of Bengal expressed support for the Movement through their articles and rallies. The editors of "Hindu Patriot" Harishchandra Mukherjee played a significant role in this agitation. This revolt was vividly portrayed by Dinbandhu Mitra in his play Neel Darpan.

2. The Indigo Rebellion was about [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

(a) the peasant no wanting to grow indigo but being forced
(b) the peasant wanting to grow indigo but being forced not to
(c) the peasant not wanting to grow indigo but being forced to grow at a price that was unacceptable
(d) a protest movement that carried and indigo-coloured flag
(e) None of the above/More than one the above

Correct Answer: (c) the peasant not wanting to grow indigo but being forced to grow at a price that was unacceptable

Solution:The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) took place in Bengal immediately after the revolt of 1857. Sanyasi Rebellion occurred in 1763-1800, Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56, and Pabna uprising took place in 1873-76. Indigo Revolt began in Govindpur village of Nadia district in West Bengal led by two former employees of indigo producers. Digambar Viswas and Vishnu Viswas organized the peasants into a counterforce and refused to sow indigo. This indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms that were least profitable to them. In September, 1859 all the cultivators revolted against the landlords. The agitation spread to regions like Nadia, Pabana, Khulna, Dhaka, Malda, Dinajpur, etc. All indigo factories were shut down due to this strike. The Intellectual class of Bengal expressed support for the Movement through their articles and rallies. The editors of "Hindu Patriot" Harishchandra Mukherjee played a significant role in this agitation. This revolt was vividly portrayed by Dinbandhu Mitra in his play Neel Darpan.

3. Who is the author of 'Neel Darpan' a book written on the miserable condition of indigo farmers? [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(b) Dinbandhu Mitra
(c) Sharat Chandra Chatterjee
(d) Rabindranath Tagore

Correct Answer: (b) Dinbandhu Mitra

Solution:The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) took place in Bengal immediately after the revolt of 1857. Sanyasi Rebellion occurred in 1763-1800, Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56, and Pabna uprising took place in 1873-76. Indigo Revolt began in Govindpur village of Nadia district in West Bengal led by two former employees of indigo producers. Digambar Viswas and Vishnu Viswas organized the peasants into a counterforce and refused to sow indigo. This indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms that were least profitable to them. In September, 1859 all the cultivators revolted against the landlords. The agitation spread to regions like Nadia, Pabana, Khulna, Dhaka, Malda, Dinajpur, etc. All indigo factories were shut down due to this strike. The Intellectual class of Bengal expressed support for the Movement through their articles and rallies. The editors of "Hindu Patriot" Harishchandra Mukherjee played a significant role in this agitation. This revolt was vividly portrayed by Dinbandhu Mitra in his play Neel Darpan.

4. Who wrote the famous play, Neel Darpan in which oppression of Indigo farmers was displayed? [66th B.P.S.C (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d)Dinabandhu Mitra

Solution:The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) took place in Bengal immediately after the revolt of 1857. Sanyasi Rebellion occurred in 1763-1800, Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56, and Pabna uprising took place in 1873-76. Indigo Revolt began in Govindpur village of Nadia district in West Bengal led by two former employees of indigo producers. Digambar Viswas and Vishnu Viswas organized the peasants into a counterforce and refused to sow indigo. This indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms that were least profitable to them. In September, 1859 all the cultivators revolted against the landlords. The agitation spread to regions like Nadia, Pabana, Khulna, Dhaka, Malda, Dinajpur, etc. All indigo factories were shut down due to this strike. The Intellectual class of Bengal expressed support for the Movement through their articles and rallies. The editors of "Hindu Patriot" Harishchandra Mukherjee played a significant role in this agitation. This revolt was vividly portrayed by Dinbandhu Mitra in his play Neel Darpan.

5. Who was the author of the play 'Nil Darpan'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Tara Nath Bandyopadhyay
(b) Tara Nath Ghosh
(c) Dinabandhu Mitra
(d) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Correct Answer: (c) Dinabandhu Mitra

Solution:The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) took place in Bengal immediately after the revolt of 1857. Sanyasi Rebellion occurred in 1763-1800, Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56, and Pabna uprising took place in 1873-76. Indigo Revolt began in Govindpur village of Nadia district in West Bengal led by two former employees of indigo producers. Digambar Viswas and Vishnu Viswas organized the peasants into a counterforce and refused to sow indigo. This indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms that were least profitable to them. In September, 1859 all the cultivators revolted against the landlords. The agitation spread to regions like Nadia, Pabana, Khulna, Dhaka, Malda, Dinajpur, etc. All indigo factories were shut down due to this strike. The Intellectual class of Bengal expressed support for the Movement through their articles and rallies. The editors of "Hindu Patriot" Harishchandra Mukherjee played a significant role in this agitation. This revolt was vividly portrayed by Dinbandhu Mitra in his play Neel Darpan.

6. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters.
(b) its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions.
(c) national leaders opposition to the cultivation of indigo
(d) Government control over the planters

Correct Answer: (b) its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions.

Solution:During early 20th century, indigo use declined drastically in Europe due to increasing use of newly discovered artificial colours and their respective technology. Due to this, Indigo cultivation became unprofitable in the world market and hence its cultivation declined in Indigo beginning in the 2oth century.

7. Consider the following statements with reference to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. He was the first graduate of Calcutta University.

2. 'Sitaram' was his last Novel

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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(a) Only 2
(b) Only 1
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer: (d) Both 1 and 2

Solution:Joddu Nath Bose and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were the first graduates of Calcutta University. Hence statement (1) is correct. 'Sitaram'was last novel of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Hence statement (2) is also correct.

8. Who was the composer of the song 'Vande Mataram' ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A (Mains) 2007]

(a) Rabindra Nath Tagore
(b) Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Bankimchandra Chatterjee

Correct Answer: (d) Bankimchandra Chatterjee

Solution:The national song "Vande Mataram" has been taken from the famous creation of Banking Chandra Chatterjee. "Anand Math." The theme of this novel is based on the Sanyasi Revolt. It was primarily sung by Rabindra Nath Tagore during the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in 1896.

9. In Anandamath of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, which revolt is mentioned ? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Sannayasi

Solution:The national song "Vande Mataram" has been taken from the famous creation of Banking Chandra Chatterjee. "Anand Math." The theme of this novel is based on the Sanyasi Revolt. It was primarily sung by Rabindra Nath Tagore during the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in 1896.

10. The theme of the novel Anandmath is based on : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) Chuar Revolt
(b) Sanyasi Revolt
(c) Poligar Revolt
(d) Talukdar's Revolt

Correct Answer: (b) Sanyasi Revolt

Solution:The Composer of ' Vande Mataram' Bankim Chandra Chatterjee mentioned Sanyasi Revolt in his novel " Anand Math." The peasants, landlords and artisans were ruined due to the established of the British Government and their new economic policy. The gruesome famine occurred in 1770. Sanyasis were humiliated by ban on pilgrimage. Sanyasi had a tradition of protesting against injustice, and they began a strong revolt against British rule. They fought against British soldiers bravely. Warren Hastings had suppressed the uprising after a long campaign.

Other Civil Uprisings (Part-I)

1. Which one of the following upheavals took place in Bengal immediately after Revolt of 1857? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1994]

2. The Indigo Rebellion was about [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

3. Who is the author of 'Neel Darpan' a book written on the miserable condition of indigo farmers? [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

4. Who wrote the famous play, Neel Darpan in which oppression of Indigo farmers was displayed? [66th B.P.S.C (Pre) 2020]

5. Who was the author of the play 'Nil Darpan'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

6. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2020]

7. Consider the following statements with reference to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

8. Who was the composer of the song 'Vande Mataram' ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A (Mains) 2007]

9. In Anandamath of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, which revolt is mentioned ? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

10. The theme of the novel Anandmath is based on : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

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