People's Resistance Before 1857 — UPSC Prelims Quiz
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Question 01
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Consider the following statements about the Sanyasi Revolt (1763–1800):
1. It was inspired by the famine of 1770 and harsh British economic policies.
2. Majnum Shah and Bhawani Pathak were among its prominent leaders.
3. The novel *Anandamath* by Rabindranath Tagore is based on this revolt.
4. The revolt saw equal participation of Hindus and Muslims.
Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
Question 02
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The Wahabi Movement in India is correctly associated with which of the following sequence of targets for its jihad?
(A) Initially against the British → later against the Sikh kingdom
(B) Initially against the Sikh kingdom → later against the British
(C) Simultaneously against both the British and the Sikh kingdom throughout
(D) Only against the British from its inception
Question 03
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Match the following uprisings with their correct leaders:
(Uprising) — (Leader)
1. Paika Rebellion (1817) — P. Buddho Bhagat
2. Kol Mutiny (1831) — Q. Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar
3. Poligars' Revolt (first phase, 1795–99) — R. Kattabomman Nayakan
4. Ahom Revolt (1828) — S. Gomdhar Konwar
Choose the CORRECT matching:
Question 04
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The 'Kundara Proclamation' is associated with which of the following events in Indian history?
Question 05
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Consider the following statements about the Kuka Movement:
1. It was founded in 1840 by Baba Ram Singh in western Punjab.
2. It advocated Swadeshi and non-cooperation decades before these became central to the Indian National Movement.
3. The movement opposed caste discrimination, consumption of meat, and supported widow remarriage.
4. Ram Singh was deported to Rangoon in 1872.
Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
Question 06
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The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha was primarily triggered by which combination of factors?
1. Dethronement of the Raja of Khurda and reduced power of Paikas after 1803
2. Extortionist land revenue, abolition of cowrie currency, and salt price hike due to taxation
3. Confiscation of Bakshi Jagabandhu's ancestral estate of Killa Rorang in 1814
4. Arrival of a body of Khonds from Gumsur as the immediate spark
Which of the above are CORRECT?
Question 07
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Which of the following correctly describes the term 'Poligars' in the context of South Indian history?
Question 08
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Consider the following pairs — (Movement/Uprising : Key Feature):
1. Narkelberia Uprising : Often called the first armed peasant uprising against the British
2. Faraizi Revolt : Founded by Dadu Mian in Western Bengal
3. Pagal Panthi : Semi-religious group comprising Hajong and Garo tribes, founded by Karam Shah
4. Moplah Uprisings : 22 rebellions between 1836 and 1854, all of which were ultimately successful
Which of the above pairs are CORRECTLY matched?
Question 09
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What was 'kaval' in the context of the Poligars' Revolt (1803–05) in North Arcot?
Question 10
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The Ahom Revolt of 1828 occurred primarily because:
1. The British had promised to withdraw from Assam after the First Burma War (1824–26) but instead attempted to incorporate Ahom territories.
2. The Burmese invasion had permanently destroyed the Ahom kingdom.
3. Gomdhar Konwar, an Ahom prince, led the rebellion and was formally proclaimed king by rebels.
4. The Company finally adopted a conciliatory policy and restored parts of the kingdom to Maharaja Purandar Singh Narendra.
Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
Question 11
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Which of the following correctly identifies the BASE of Wahabi operations in India and its primary Indian centre?
Question 12
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With reference to the general characteristics of tribal revolts before 1857, consider the following statements:
1. Violence during tribal uprisings was typically directed equally against all outsiders regardless of their economic role.
2. Many tribal uprisings were led by messiah-like figures who promised an end to outsider exploitation.
3. The mainland tribal revolts were concentrated mainly in central India, the west-central region, and the south.
4. North-eastern frontier tribal revolts were generally not forest-based or agrarian revolts, as those tribes remained in control of their land.
Which of the above are CORRECT?