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Resistance to British Rule

4 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Resistance to British Rule". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. With reference to the history of India, Ulgulan or the Great Tumult is the…

    With reference to the history of India, Ulgulan or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

    1. AThe Revolt of 1857
    2. BThe Mappila Rebellion of 1921
    3. CThe Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
    4. DBirsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    The term "Ulgulan" or "the Great Tumult" refers to a significant tribal uprising in the history of India.

    The rebellion (ulgulan) of the Munda tribesmen, led by Birsa Munda, occurred during 1899-1900. For over thirty years the Munda sardars had been struggling against the destruction of their system of common land holdings by the intrusion of jagirdar, thikadar (revenue farmers) and merchant moneylenders. Birsa Munda led the Munda tribe in a rebellion against the British colonial rule and the feudal system imposed by them.

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    History UPSC 2020 Easy

  2. Consider the following pairs: | Movement/Organization | Leader | |———————————-|—————————-| | 1. All India…

    Consider the following pairs: | Movement/Organization | Leader | |----------------------------------|----------------------------| | 1. All India Anti-Untouchability League | Mahatma Gandhi | | 2. All India Kisan Sabha | Swami Sahajanand Saraswati | | 3. Self-Respect Movement | E.V. Ramaswami Naicker | Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

    1. A1 only
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Pair 1 is correct: All India Anti Untouchability League: It was formed by Mahatma Gandhi then later renamed as Harijan Sewak Sangh.

    Pair 2 is correct: All India Kisan Sabha: It was formed by Sahajanand Saraswati in the Lucknow Session of 1936.

    Pair 3 is correct: Self-Respect Movement: EV Ramaswamy Naicker was an important leader of self respect movement in 1925. It was an anti-caste movement against Brahmanism.

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    History UPSC 2019 Medium

  3. After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?…

    After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 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:

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    - Santhals were the agricultural people settled in Rajmahal Hills of Jharkhand. - They are native to the Indian states of predominantly Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.

    Creation of Santhal Paraganas: A separate administrative unit called the Santhal Paraganas was established in 1855. This aimed to isolate the Santhal community from the rest of the population and potentially prevent further uprisings.

    Restriction on Land Transfer: The Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act was passed in 1876. This act made it illegal for a Santhal to sell or transfer land to a non-Santhal. This aimed to protect the Santhal community's economic interests and prevent further exploitation by outsiders called 'Dikus'.

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    History UPSC 2018 Hard

  4. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for:

    The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for:

    1. AThe reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
    2. BThe grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
    3. CThe uprooting of the Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
    4. DWriting off all peasant debts
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The Tebhaga movement was significant peasant agitation, initiated in Bengal by the Kisan Sabha (peasant front of the Communist Party of India) in 1946-47.

    At that time sharecroppers had contracted to give half of their harvest to the landlords. The demand of the Tebhaga (sharing by thirds ) movement was to reduce the landlord share to one third.

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    History UPSC 2013 Medium