Other Civil Uprisings (Part-II)

11. Who took the lead of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855 A.D.? [67th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 2022]

(a) Sidhu and Kanhu
(b) Budhu Bhagat and Teja Bhagat
(c) Mulu Manck and Jodha Manek
(d) Madari Pasi and Sahadev
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Sidhu and Kanhu

Solution:In 1855-56, Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav, the four brothers, gave a call for rebellion. The rebellious Santhals assembled and raised their arms against the British revenue system.

12. Which among the following year ‘Santhal revolt’ was occurred? [60th to 62th B.P.S.C. (Pre)2016]

Correct Answer: (d) 1855-56 AD

Solution:In 1855-56, Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav, the four brothers, gave a call for rebellion. The rebellious Santhals assembled and raised their arms against the British revenue system.

The Santhal Hul of 1855 was one of the earliest peasant uprisings against British colonial rule in India. Led by four brothers - Sidho, Kanho, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu - along with sisters Phulo and Jhano, the revolt began on 30th June 1855. The revolt targeted not only the British but also upper castes, zamindars, darogas, and moneylenders, collectively termed 'diku'. It aimed to protect the economic, cultural, and religious rights of the Santhal community.

13. Who led the Santhal rebellion? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Jaipal Singh
(b) Master Tara Singh
(c) Shibu Soren
(d) Sidhu and Kanhu

Correct Answer: (d) Sidhu and Kanhu

Solution:In 1855-56, Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav, the four brothers, gave a call for rebellion. The rebellious Santhals assembled and raised their arms against the British revenue system.

The Santhal Hul of 1855 was one of the earliest peasant uprisings against British colonial rule in India. Led by four brothers - Sidho, Kanho, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu - along with sisters Phulo and Jhano, the revolt began on 30th June 1855. The revolt targeted not only the British but also upper castes, zamindars, darogas, and moneylenders, collectively termed 'diku'. It aimed to protect the economic, cultural, and religious rights of the Santhal community.

14. Who were the leaders of Santhal Revolt? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

(a) Jara Bhagat and Balaram Bhagat
(b) Sidhu and Kanhu
(c) Gaurakshni Bhagat and Keshav Chandra Roy
(d) Shambh Math Pal and Korra Mallaya
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Sidhu and Kanhu

Solution:In 1855-56, Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav, the four brothers, gave a call for rebellion. The rebellious Santhals assembled and raised their arms against the British revenue system.

15. Who was the chief leader of the Santhal Revolt? [M.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Siddho
(b) Birsa Munda
(c) Bhima Nayak
(d) Swami Govindgiri

Correct Answer: (a) Siddho

Solution:In 1855-56, Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav, the four brothers, gave a call for rebellion. The rebellious Santhals assembled and raised their arms against the British revenue system.

16. Which amongst the following provided a common factor for a tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products
(b) Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
(c) Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
(d) The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities

Correct Answer: (d) The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities

Solution:Factors mentioned in options a, b, and c are reasons behind the tribal insurrection in India, but the factor mentioned in option (d) was the key factor behind the tribal insurrection in India during the 19th century. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

17. The Hoz revolt took place during — [43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

(a) 1620-21
(b) 1720-21
(c) 1820-21
(d) 1920-21

Correct Answer: (c) 1820-21

Solution:Hoz or Ho revolt took place in 1820-21, the center of which was located in Santhal Pargana of Bihar.

The Raja of Parahat organised his Ho tribals to revolt against the occupation of Singhbhum (now in Jharkhand). The revolt continued till 1827 when the Ho tribals were forced to submit.

18. When did Khairwar Tribal movement occur? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) 1874
(b) 1960
(c) 1865
(d) 1870

Correct Answer: (a) 1874

Solution:Khairwar tribal movement occurred in the leadership of Bhagirath Manjhi in 1874.

19. Who among the following was the leader of some anti-British revolts in Sambhalpur? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Urit Singh
(b) Surendra Sai
(c) Kattabomman
(d) Sayyid Ahmad Bareli

Correct Answer: (b) Surendra Sai

Solution:The claimant of Sambhalpur, Surendra Sai, led the revolt against the Britishers. He surrendered in 1862.

20. Consider the following events: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

Indigo Revolt
Santhal Rebellion
Deccan Riot
Mutiny of the Sepoys

The correct chronological sequence of these events is:

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

Correct Answer: (d) 2, 4, 1, 3

Solution:Indigo Revolt occurred in 1859-60, Santhal Rebellion under Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav in 1855-56, Deccan Riot in 1875, and Sepoy mutiny in 1857.

Other Civil Uprisings (Part-II)

11. Who took the lead of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855 A.D.? [67th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 2022]

12. Which among the following year ‘Santhal revolt’ was occurred? [60th to 62th B.P.S.C. (Pre)2016]

13. Who led the Santhal rebellion? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

14. Who were the leaders of Santhal Revolt? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

15. Who was the chief leader of the Santhal Revolt? [M.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

16. Which amongst the following provided a common factor for a tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2011]

17. The Hoz revolt took place during — [43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

18. When did Khairwar Tribal movement occur? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

19. Who among the following was the leader of some anti-British revolts in Sambhalpur? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2011]

20. Consider the following events: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

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