Question

Q. Which of the following is/are characteristics of Frontier Tribal Movements?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The frontier tribal movements did not concern much about the nationalist struggle. It occurred mainly in the northeast region.

Statement 2 is correct: As compared to mainland tribal movements, frontier revolts were not forest-based or agrarian in nature as these tribes were in control of land and forest area.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Examples of frontier tribal movements are Khasi revolt, Ahom revolt. Santhal and Munda revolts are examples of mainland revolts.