Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the contributions of Birsa Munda to the Munda Movement?

• A. Birsa started a rebellion against the British with the slogan ‘Abua Desh Me Abua Raj’.
• B. Birsa inspired tribal communities by educating the tribes of their cultural heritage and rights.
• C. Birsa organised rebellions that looted bazaars, raided houses of government officials and known traders.
• D. Birsa and the tribals demanded a forest tax exemption, which was promptly denied by the British.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Birsa and the tribals demanded a forest tax exemption, which was promptly denied by the British.

Birsa Munda holds an important position in Indian history. He is regarded as a hero for the tribal youth. His major contributions include leading movements to repeal the Forest Act and inspiring the tribal communities by educating them about their rich culture and rights. He demanded that the forest tax be exempted for the tribals, and he led the movement against it. The members of the Bastar revolution looted bazaars and houses of government officials and traders.