20. Which of these movements occurred first?
[Bihar TRE 2.0 TGT, 8 December 2023]
A. Santhal Rebellion
B. Birsa Munda’s Rebellion
C. Tana Bhagat Movement
D. None of these
Answer: (A) Santhal Rebellion
Explanation: The Santhal Rebellion began in 1855, followed by Birsa Munda’s Ulgulan in 1899–1900 and the Tana Bhagat movement from 1914. Recognising these dates prevents confusion between separate movements among different tribal communities.
19. Which community did NOT stage its major revolt during the 1820s?
[Bihar STET PGT, 12 September 2023, Shift 1]
A. Santhals
B. Ahoms
C. Pagal Panthis
D. Ramosis
Answer: (A) Santhals
Explanation: The well-known Santhal Hul broke out in 1855 rather than the 1820s. Ahom resistance, the Pagal Panthi agitation and Ramosi disturbances were linked to earlier phases of British expansion and rural discontent.
18. Which movement was associated with Rani Gaidinliu?
[SSC Selection Post (Matric Level), 27 June 2023, Shift 1]
A. Heraka
B. Meira Paibi
C. Nupi Lan
D. Nisha Bandh
Answer: (A) Heraka
Explanation: Rani Gaidinliu followed Haipou Jadonang in the Heraka movement among the Nagas. What began as religious-cultural renewal also acquired a political dimension, resisting colonial authority. She was arrested in 1932 and remained imprisoned until independence.
17. In which period did the Santhal Revolt occur?
[SSC MTS, 3 May 2023, Shift 1 (memory-based)]
A. 1831–32
B. 1844–46
C. 1851–52
D. 1855–56
Answer: (D) 1855–56
Explanation: The Santhal Hul occurred in 1855–56 in the Rajmahal region. Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led a large mobilisation against Company rule, moneylenders and zamindars. It preceded the more widespread revolt of 1857.
16. In which year was Birsa Munda arrested and imprisoned for rioting for two years?
[SSC Stenographer, 17 November 2022, Shift 3]
A. 1897
B. 1893
C. 1895
D. 1899
Answer: (C) 1895
Explanation: British officials first arrested Birsa Munda in 1895 on charges associated with public disorder. After imprisonment he returned to agitation, and the armed Ulgulan culminated in 1899–1900. He died in Ranchi jail in June 1900.
15. Which Munda leader was a tribal freedom fighter as well as a religious reformer?
[JSSC Junior Engineer Re-exam, 3 November 2022, Paper I]
A. Khush Munda
B. Cheena Munda
C. Bhomic Munda
D. Birsa Munda
Answer: (D) Birsa Munda
Explanation: Birsa Munda combined opposition to colonial rule with a religious and social movement. His leadership of Ulgulan aimed to restore customary tribal rights and resist exploitation. Born in Ulihatu in 1875, he died in custody in 1900.
14. How long was Birsa Munda imprisoned after his 1895 arrest and conviction?
[DSSSB Junior Secretariat Assistant, 16 April 2022, Shift 2]
A. Six months
B. Three years
C. Two years
D. One year
Answer: (C) Two years
Explanation: Birsa was convicted following his first arrest in 1895 and received a two-year prison term. His subsequent mobilisation against colonial authority escalated towards the 1899–1900 uprising, after which he was captured again and died in jail.
13. After the Santhal Revolt, Santhal Pargana was carved out of which two districts?
[SSC Selection Post (Higher Secondary), 15 March 2022, Shift 2]
A. Bankura and Birbhum
B. Bhagalpur and Birbhum
C. Bankura and Purulia
D. Hazaribagh and Birbhum
Answer: (B) Bhagalpur and Birbhum
Explanation: Following the Santhal Hul, the colonial administration reorganised the region into Santhal Parganas, taking territory from Bhagalpur and Birbhum. The arrangement recognised the need for a distinct administration after the rebellion of 1855–56.
12. Match the leaders Birsa Munda, Sidhu–Kanhu and Alluri Sitarama Raju to Chotanagpur, Santhal Pargana and Andhra respectively.
[ICAR Technician, 2 March 2022, Shift 1]
A. Birsa–Santhal; Sidhu–Chotanagpur; Alluri–Andhra
B. Birsa–Chotanagpur; Sidhu–Santhal; Alluri–Andhra
C. Birsa–Santhal; Sidhu–Andhra; Alluri–Chotanagpur
D. Birsa–Chotanagpur; Sidhu–Andhra; Alluri–Santhal
Answer: (B) Birsa–Chotanagpur; Sidhu–Santhal; Alluri–Andhra
Explanation: Birsa Munda is linked to the Chotanagpur Ulgulan, Sidhu and Kanhu to the Santhal Hul in Santhal Pargana, and Alluri Sitarama Raju to the Rampa struggle in the Andhra region. The movements were distinct.
11. Sidhu and Kanhu were associated with which rebellion?
[MPPSC Assistant Professor 2022, History Paper II]
A. Munda Rebellion
B. Santhal Rebellion
C. Kuka Rebellion
D. Bhil Rebellion
Answer: (B) Santhal Rebellion
Explanation: The Santhal Hul began in 1855 under the leadership of Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. It targeted colonial officials and exploitative landholding and credit systems in eastern India. Birsa Munda led a different tribal uprising decades later.
