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Other Civil Uprisings (Part-I)

📆 October 12, 2024

Total Questions: 43

41. Birsa Munda was in favour of: [44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (d) None of these
Solution:One of the prominent revolts of the nineteenth century on the Indian subcontinent was the Munda Rebellion. This rebellion was led by Birsa Munda in Ranchi in the year 1899-1900. The rebellion aimed at gaining Munda Raj and independence from British rule, but he was not in favour of the establishment of an individual state. There were two reasons for the revolt, one was agrarian discontent and the other was the advent of Christianity. The movement aimed at restoring the Munda society from disintegration, which was tearing it due to the stress and strains of the colonial rule.

42. Which was the working area of Birsa Munda? [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Ranchi
Solution:The working region of Birsa Munda was expanded from Ranchi to Bhagalpur. The major objectives of Birsa were to introduce social reforms in tribal areas and keep away from British Rule. Birsa criticized the traditional tribal customs, beliefs, and practices. He encouraged the Munda tribes to fight against superstitions, renounce animal sacrifices, stop taking intoxicants, wear the sacred thread, and give up traditional tribal worship in the sacred grove. The British crushed this great movement.

43. The word Adivasi was used for the first time to refer to the tribal people by: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (b) Thakkar Bappa
Solution:The word Adivasi was used for the first time to refer to the tribal people by Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, popularly known as Thakkar Bappa. He was a loyal member of the Servants of India Society and advocated for the rights of untouchables and tribals. Thakkar Bappa was deeply influenced by the ideals and teachings advocated by Gandhi. During 1933-34, he came into close contact with the great leader and undertook a Harijan tour with him. He was appointed as general secretary of the Harijan Sevak Sangh set up by Gandhi.
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