Other Civil Uprisings (Part-I)

Total Questions: 43

21. who among the following was the leader of the Farazi rebellion : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Aga Muhammad Raza
(b) Dadu Miyan
(c) Shamher Gazi
(d) Wazir Ali

Correct Answer: (b) Dadu Miyan

Solution:Faraizi Movement was founded by Haji shariatullah in Faridpur of Bengal. They advocated radical changes in a religious, political and social phenomenon. Son of Haji Shariatullah, Dadu Miyan led the rebellion against the British ad this movement later merged with Wahabis the after the death of Dadu Miyan.

22. Who were the Faraizis? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Followers of Haji Shariatullah
(b) Followers of Dadu
(c) Followers of the Arya Samaj
(d) Followers of the Muslim League

Correct Answer: (a) Followers of Haji Shariatullah

23. Velu Thampi led a rebellion against the British in [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Mysore
(d) Telangana

Correct Answer: (a) Kerala

Solution:Wellesley compelled king of Travancore (Kerala) to join the subsidiary alliance in1805. The king was very unpleased with the treaty and refused to pay a subsidy to the British. The behaviour of the British resident was rude, so Velu Thampi revolted and he was supported by Nizar battalion.

24. Read the following statements and choose the correct option: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(i) Ganjam Revolt occurred during AD 1800 to 1805

(ii) Ganjam Revolt was led by Dhananjay

(iii) Revolt of Gumsur was led by Shrikar Bhanja

(iv) Dhananjay was father of Shrikar Bhanja

Which of the above statement is are true ?

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) Only (i)

Correct Answer: (a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Solution:There is a long history of rebellion in Ganjam and Gumsur in which rebellion of Ganjam (1800-1805) and rebellion of Gumsur (1808-1837) are important. In Gumsur, rebellions occurred first under Shrikar Bhanja and later under his son Dhananjay Bhanja II. Hence options (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

25. Who founded Ramosi Krishak Jatha in Maharasthra?

(a) Justice Ranade
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(c) Vasudeo Balwant Phadke
(d) Jyotiba Phule

Correct Answer: (c) Vasudeo Balwant Phadke

Solution:Ramosi Krishak Jatha was founded by Vasudeo Balwant Phadke in(1845-83). He organized the people of Ramosi tribes and converted them into a combat force. He was arrested and sentenced to life and died in 1883 due to a hunger strike against colonial rule in Kaala Pani.

26. The correct geographical location for the Ramosi Uprising was- [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Western India
(b) Eastern Ghats
(c) Eastern India
(d) Western Ghats

Correct Answer: (d) Western Ghats

Solution:The Ramosi hill tribes in the Western Ghats resented British rule and the British pattern of administration. In 1822, under Chittar Singh, they revolted and plundered the country around Satara. There were revolts again during 1825-1826 and the area remained disturbed until 1831-32.

27. Which of the above pairs is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

List-I (Rebellion)	List-II (Year)
(a) Santhal	1855
(b) Kol	1831
(c) Khasi	1829
(d) Ahom	1815

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:The Ahom Rebellion was held under the leadership of Gomdhar Kunwar in Ahom region in 1828. Khasi rebellion (1829-33) broke out under the leadership of Teerat singh. Kot revolt (1831-1e832 AD) was held under the leadership of Buddho Bhagat and Ganga Narayan in Chhotanagpur region. Santhal Rebellion (1855-56 AD) was famous tribal revolt the leadership of which were four brothers named-Siddhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav.

28. Which British Commander was defeated by the Santhals in 1855? [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Captain Nek Feville
(b) Lt. Bastain
(c) Major Burrough
(d) Colonel White

Correct Answer: (c) Major Burrough

Solution:The rebels did not have many grievances against the 'Whites' or Sahibs.' Their main enemy was the 'Dikus' (government officers). Over the thousand Santhals assembled in the field of Bhognadih on 30th June, 1855,and unanimously passed a resolution to fight the corrupt Government officials, the "Dikus." The Dikus had betrayed them, forced them to slavery and abused their women; they had no choice but to fight them. They assembled under their leaders Sindhu, Kanu, Chand, Bhairav and pledged to fight till their independence. A small contingent of forces under Major Burrough was called to suppress the rebels, but he met tremendous resistance and was defeated at Pirpainati. The Victory of the Santhals over the almighty British further fueled the rebellion which spread like wildfire.

29. with reference to " Santhal Hool" of 1855, which of the following statement/s/is/are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. Major Baroz lost the battle with Santhal near Bhagalpur.

2. Gokko was in important leader of Godda.

3. Mahajan Deen Dayal Rai is also an important name in this context.

4. There was a time when Santhals enjoyed full sovereigntly over the area of Ganga valley near Muzaffarpur.

Codes:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 3, 4
(c) 1, 2, 3,
(d) 2 & 3only

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3,

Solution:The Santhal Rebellion, commonly known as the Santhal Hool was a rebellion in present -day Jharkhand, in eastern India against both the British colonial authority and Zamindari System by the Santhal people. The Rebellion started in 30 June 1855 under the Santhal rebel leaders, Sido/Sindhu, Kanhu. Chand and Bhairav. Major Burrough's troops suffered a defeat in fierce engagement with a body of armed Santhals. Gokko was an important leader of Godda and a respectable old Santhal headman. Mahajan Deen Dayal Rai is also an important name is this context. However, they did not enjoy sovereignty over the area of the Ganga. Valley. The revolt was confined between Bhagalpur to Rajmahal hill region.

30. After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what, was/were that measure/measures taken by the colonial government? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2018]

1. The territories called 'Santhal Paraganas' were created.

2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:The Santhal Rebellion was a famous tribal revolt held in erstwhile Bihar and Odisha in 1855-56 AD. After the suppression of the revolt, the British Government accepted the demand for a separate Santhal Paragana. Later on, a new district, the Santhal Paragana, was created by the Government. Santhal Tenancy Act was passed which made it illegal to transfer their land to non-Santhals.

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