Question

Q. With reference to tribal revolts in British India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1, 2 and 3 only
• C. 1, 3 and 4 only
• D. 1, 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: These uprisings were localized & isolated, & lacked any modern feeling of nationalism. The movements were mostly violent & frequent. Due to this, they could not sustain themselves for longer periods .eg. Kol uprising in Chota Nagpur region, Naikada movement in Madhya Pradesh, etc
• Statement 2 is correct: The leaders of these movements had conservative & traditional outlooks. They did not have a long-term vision for reform in society or to protect society from British rule. They were easily satisfied if the British agreed to their specific demands.
• Statement 3 is correct. Example: Munda revolt started by Birsa Munda. These god-like figures created faith among the tribal people that colonial rule was responsible for their misery.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. They lacked modern weapons and fought with axes, bow arrows, stones, pharsa, etc, and lacked modern strategy.