Other Civil Uprisings (Part-I)

Total Questions: 43

11. Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel 'Anand Math' ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Sanyasi rebellion
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.

12. Who among the following made 'Sanyasi Rebellion' famous through his writings? [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Bankim Chandra Chattejee
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.

13. The theme of Bankim Chandra Chattejee' famous novel 'Anand Math' is based on [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre)2015]

Correct Answer: (d) 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.

14. which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

List-I

(Revolt)

List-II

(Year)

(a) Pabna revolt1873
(b) Deccan Kisan revolt1875
(c) Sanyashi revolt1894
(d) Kol uprising1831
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correctly matched list is as follows:
List-I

(Revolt)

List-II

(Year)

Pabna revolt1873-76 AD
Deccan Kisan revolt1875 AD
Sanyasi revolt1763-1800 AD
Kol uprising1831-32 AD

15. What was the purpose of Barhiyataal resistance in Munger? [39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (a) Demand of Bakast land restoration
Solution:The main purpose of Barhiyataal revolt was the demand for restoration of Bakasht Land.

The Great Depression and British financial policies caused a sharp fall in agricultural prices. The British government refused to reduce revenue demands, even after the crisis. Zamindars started evicting tenants from their land instead of accepting late payments.

The Kisan Sabha was organized to discuss the grievances of peasants. Peasants held public meetings to assert their rights. Peasants protested against the British administrative system and the Zamindars.

After that the landlords agreed to settle the Bakast land with the tenants. The movement succeeded in retaining tenancy rights to some extent.

16. Chief centre of Wahabi Movement during 19th century was : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (b) Patna
Solution:Wahabi Movement offered a serious and organized threat to British supremacy in India during the 19th century. The movement was led by Syed Ahmed Barelavi, who was greatly influenced by the teachings of Abdul Wahab of Arabia and Shah Walliulah, the saint of Delhi.

It was a revivalist movement that stated that the return to the true spirit of Islam was the only way to get rid of the socio-political oppression. Through the efforts of Syed Ahmad.

Wahabi ideology was spread in Kabul, North-west Frontier province, Bengal, Bihar and Central Provincial regions. In 1830 Syed occupied Peshawar and sometimes issued coins bearing his name but later in the following year Syed Ahmed lost his life in the Battle of Balakat. Patna became the centre of the Wahabi Movement after the death of Syed Ahmad.

17. Kuka Movement was organized by- [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (c) Guru Ram Singh
Solution:The Kuka Movement was similar to the Wahabi Movement. Both movements began as religious revolts but  converted into political movement, which had a general ideology of the removal of British rule from India.

In Punjab, Kuka Movement was initiated by Bhagat Jawahar Mal in 1840s who was known as Sian Sahib. The origin of the Kuka Movement had its roots in the religious purification of Sikhism. The leader of Kuka Movement Ram Singh, was expelled to Rangoon in 1872 where he died in 1885.

18. Kuka Movement was founded in [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Punjab
Solution:The Kuka Movement was similar to the Wahabi Movement. Both movements began as religious revolts but  converted into political movement, which had a general ideology of the removal of British rule from India.

In Punjab, Kuka Movement was initiated by Bhagat Jawahar Mal in 1840s who was known as Sian Sahib. The origin of the Kuka Movement had its roots in the religious purification of Sikhism. The leader of Kuka Movement Ram Singh, was expelled to Rangoon in 1872 where he died in 1885.

19. The Pagalpanthi rebellion was indeed a rebellion of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Garos
Solution:The Pagalpanthi rebellion was indeed a rebellion of Garos Tribe which was a quasi-religious community or sect that was introduced by Karim/Karam Shah of North Bengal.

Son of Karim Shah and successor Tipu was inspired by religious and political purposes. Tipu and Shah led these people to uphold the religion and rights of the peasants in Bengal. He captured Sherpur in 1825 and became king. He appointed a judge, a magistrate and a collector to control the administration.

20. Who founded the 'Pagal Panth'? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Karam Shah
Solution:The Pagalpanthi rebellion was indeed a rebellion of Garos Tribe which was a quasi-religious community or sect that was introduced by Karim/Karam Shah of North Bengal. Son of Karim Shah and successor Tipu was inspired by religious and political purposes.

Tipu and Shah led these people to uphold the religion and rights of the peasants in Bengal. He captured Sherpur in 1825 and became king. He appointed a judge, a magistrate and a collector to control the administration.