Tribal Revolts, Sepoy Mutinies and Weaknesses of Uprisings Before 1857 — UPSC Quiz
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Uncoordinated Defiance: Tribal Protests and Army Mutinies in Pre-1857 India•hard•12 questions•~12 min
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Question 01
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Consider the following statements about the Santhal Rebellion (1855–56):
1. The Santhals were primarily a nomadic people who had migrated to the Rajmahal Hills from the Chhotanagpur plateau.
2. The rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu, two brothers.
3. The Santhals declared the territory between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal as autonomous.
4. The rebellion was entirely directed against zamindars and moneylenders and never became anti-British.
Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
Question 02
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The Ulgulan of 1899–1900 is associated with which of the following?
1. It began as a religious movement before gathering political force.
2. It was directed against the introduction of feudal and zamindari tenures and exploitation by moneylenders and forest contractors.
3. Birsa Munda was eventually captured and imprisoned.
4. The uprising was centred in the region north of Ranchi.
Question 03
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Which of the following correctly identifies the Khond Uprisings (1837–1856)?
Question 04
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With reference to the Vellore Mutiny of 1806, consider the following statements:
1. The mutiny was triggered by the replacement of the turban with a leather cockade in the dress regulations.
2. The mutinying sepoys raised the flag of the ruler of Mysore.
3. The Vellore Mutiny was the first major organised military uprising against British rule in India.
4. The mutiny was triggered by Lord Canning's General Service Enlistment Act.
Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
Question 05
medium
Which of the following tribes united under Tirath Singh during the Khasi Uprising (c. 1829–33)?
Question 06
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Consider the following pairs — (Tribal Movement : Leader):
1. Naga Movement (1905–31) : Gaidinliu
2. Heraka Cult (1930s) : Jadonang
3. Rampa Revolts (1922–24) : Alluri Sitarama Raju
4. Tana Bhagat Movement (1914–15) : Jatra Bhagat
Which of the above pairs are CORRECTLY matched?
Question 07
medium
Lord Canning's General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 was a significant cause of sepoy discontent before 1857. Which of the following correctly describes its provision and why it caused resentment?
Question 08
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Which of the following correctly characterises the WEAKNESSES of people's uprisings before 1857?
1. The uprisings were unified by a shared national consciousness even though they were geographically separated.
2. The leadership was largely semi-feudal, backward-looking, and sought restoration of the old order rather than creating a new political alternative.
3. The fighters used obsolete weapons compared to the modern arms and strategy of the British.
4. The uprisings were easily fragmented because British authorities successfully pacified some leaders through concessions.
Choose the CORRECT option:
Question 09
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The Rampa Revolts of 1922–24 in Andhra Pradesh are associated with which of the following?
1. They were led by Alluri Sitarama Raju of the Koya tribals.
2. The revolts were directed against British interference in the region.
3. Alluri Sitarama Raju was deported to Burma after capture.
4. The Rampa region is located in the present-day Andhra Pradesh.
Question 10
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Which of the following correctly identifies the cause of the Ho and Munda Uprisings of 1831?
Question 11
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Consider the following statements about the Singphos Rebellion in Assam:
1. The first Singphos rebellion in early 1830 was immediately and permanently quelled.
2. The 1839 Singphos uprising led to the death of the British political agent of Assam.
3. Chief Nirang Phidu led an uprising in 1843, attacking the British garrison.
4. The Singphos shared tribal links with communities across the India-Burma border.
Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
Question 12
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Match the following tribal revolts with their PRIMARY grievance:
(Revolt) — (Primary Grievance)
1. Koli Risings (1829–1848) — P. Denial of customary forest rights and police/moneylender oppression
2. Koya Revolts (1803–1886) — Q. Large-scale unemployment and dismantling of their forts under Company rule
3. Ramosi Risings (1822–1841) — R. Loss of livelihood after British annexation of Maratha territories
4. Bhil Revolts (1817–19) — S. Famine, economic distress and misgovernment under Company rule
Choose the CORRECT matching:
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