INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MODERN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main cause of the tribal uprisings of the 19th century was
A
the British land settlements and land laws had created tension in the tribal society
B
Christian Missionary activities in the tribal areas
C
the British Forest Laws
D
new excise regulations and police exactions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer:-The main causes of tribal uprisings in the 19th century was the British land settlements and land laws that created tensions in the tribal society.-Non-tribals had started entering forests and clearing land for settled agriculture, this disturbed the lives of tribal communities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The British enforced the Forest Act of 1865 and 1878 and established monopoly over the forested land. The tribals lost their agricultural land and were turned into landless and bonded laborers. Restrictions were imposed on the use of forest produce which led to complete loss of livelihood of tribals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Exploitation by the police, traders and money-lenders (most of them ‘outsiders’) aggravated the tribals’ sufferings. Christian missionaries came to these regions and their efforts interfered with the traditional customs of the tribals. Eg. Chuar Uprising, Kol Mutiny, The Santhal Rebellion, Bhil Revolts etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. Some most popular tribal uprisings in the 18th and 19th centuries are Bhil Revolt, Mysore Rebellion, the Kols Rebellion, Mappila Uprising, Santhal Rebellion, Munda Rebellion, Ramosi Uprising, Bhagat Movement and so on. Ans. Birsa Munda was the leader of the Munda Rebellion.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tribal Lands or Forests. Curb on Shifting Cultivation. Exploitation. Advent of Christianity. Pahariyas’ Rebellion. Chuar Uprising. Kol Mutiny (1831) Ho and Munda Uprisings (1820-1837) More items •04-Feb-2023

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