Question

Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?

• A. Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation on tribal products
• B. Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
• C. Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
• D. The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities

Answer 1

The correct option is D The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities

The tribal society and economy was completely disrupted by the British regime. The forest laws, the introduction of money lenders and Zamindars into the forest areas, commodification of land , introduction of religious missionaries in the tribal areas all led to disruption of their way of life.