Peasant and Tribal Movements MCQ: Deccan Riots, Rani Gaidinliu & the Paika Rebellion

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Where did the Deccan Riots of 1875 take place?

   • A.Pune and Ahmednagar✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Satara and Kolhapur
   • C.Nagpur and Amravati
   • D.Surat and Bharuch

   Explanation: The Deccan Riots of 1875 against moneylenders started in Supa village of Pune and spread to Ahmednagar district.

2. Q2.Who was the leader of the Moplah Rebellion (1921)?

   • A.Ali Musaliyar✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Titu Mir
   • C.Dadu Mian
   • D.Syed Ahmed

   Explanation: Ali Musaliyar was a prominent leader of the Moplah Rebellion in Malabar in 1921.

3. Q3.Which revolt is associated with the region 'Damin-i-Koh'?

   • A.Santhal Revolt✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Munda Revolt
   • C.Kol Revolt
   • D.Ho Revolt

   Explanation: The Santhal Revolt (1855-56) took place in the Damin-i-Koh region (Rajmahal Hills).

4. Q4.The 'Pabna Agrarian Leagues' (1873) were formed in which district?

   • A.Yusufshahi✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Nadia
   • C.Midnapore
   • D.Faridpur

   Explanation: The Pabna Agrarian Leagues were formed in the Yusufshahi Pargana of Pabna district in Bengal to resist illegal rent increases.

5. Q5.Who led the revolt of the Ramosis in Satara (1822)?

   • A.Chittur Singh✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Vasudev Balwant Phadke
   • C.Umaji Naik
   • D.Tantya Tope

   Explanation: In 1822, the Ramosis of Satara revolted under the leadership of Chittur Singh against heavy assessment of land revenue.

6. Q6.The famous Naga woman leader 'Rani Gaidinliu' belonged to which state?

   • A.Nagaland
   • B.Manipur✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Assam
   • D.Mizoram

   Explanation: Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga spiritual and political leader from Manipur who led a revolt against British rule.

7. Q7.Who gave the title 'Rani' to Gaidinliu?

   • A.Mahatma Gandhi
   • B.Jawaharlal Nehru✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Subhash Chandra Bose
   • D.Sarojini Naidu

   Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru gave the title of 'Rani' to Gaidinliu and called her the 'Daughter of the Hills'.

8. Q8.Which commission was appointed to inquire into the problems of Indigo cultivators in 1860?

   • A.Indigo Commission✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Hunter Commission
   • C.Raleigh Commission
   • D.Fowler Commission

   Explanation: The Government appointed the Indigo Commission in 1860 under W.S. Seton-Karr to inquire into the system of indigo production.

9. Q9.Identify the correct chronological order of these revolts: (1) Santhal, (2) Indigo, (3) Deccan Riots, (4) Moplah.

   • A.1, 2, 3, 4✓ Correct Answer
   • B.2, 1, 3, 4
   • C.1, 3, 2, 4
   • D.4, 1, 2, 3

   Explanation: Santhal (1855-56), Indigo (1859-60), Deccan Riots (1875), Moplah (1921).

10. Q10.Who was the founder of the 'Pagal Panth'?

    • A.Karam Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tipu
    • C.Dadu Mian
    • D.Shariatullah

    Explanation: The Pagal Panth, a semi-religious sect in northern Bengal, was founded by Karam Shah. His son Tipu later led the revolt.

11. Q11.The 'Kukis' who revolted in 1917-19 belonged to which region?

    • A.Punjab
    • B.Manipur/Tripura✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Kerala
    • D.Odisha

    Explanation: The Kuki revolt (1917-19) took place in Manipur and Tripura. Note: Kukas were in Punjab.

12. Q12.Who led the resistance in Kittur (Karnataka) against the British in 1824?

    • A.Rani Chennamma✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Rani Lakshmi Bai
    • C.Velu Thampi
    • D.Kattabomman

    Explanation: Rani Chennamma of Kittur led an armed rebellion in 1824 against the British policy of not recognizing her adopted son as heir.

13. Q13.Swami Vidyanand was associated with the peasant movement in which district?

    • A.Darbhanga✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Patna
    • C.Gaya
    • D.Muzaffarpur

    Explanation: Swami Vidyanand organized the peasants in Darbhanga raj region in 1919-20.

14. Q14.Which of the following was NOT a center of the Indigo Revolt (1859-60)?

    • A.Nadia
    • B.Pabna
    • C.Madras✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Khulna

    Explanation: The Indigo Revolt was concentrated in Bengal districts like Nadia, Pabna, Khulna, etc. Madras was not a center.

15. Q15.What was the main reason for the 'Bakasht' land movement in Bihar?

    • A.Restoration of self-cultivated land to tenants✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Abolition of salt tax
    • C.Higher wages
    • D.Indigo cultivation

    Explanation: The Bakasht movement (1936-38) led by Karyanand Sharma demanded the return of Bakasht lands (lands resumed by landlords) to tenants.

16. Q16.The Paika Rebellion (1817) against the British took place in which region?

    • A.Odisha✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Bengal
    • C.Bihar
    • D.Maharashtra

    Explanation: The Paika Rebellion took place in Odisha in 1817 under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu.

17. Q17.Who was the editor of the newspaper 'Hindu Patriot' which strongly supported the Indigo Revolt?

    • A.Harish Chandra Mukherjee✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Sisir Kumar Ghosh
    • C.Motilal Ghosh
    • D.Surendranath Banerjee

    Explanation: Harish Chandra Mukherjee, the editor of 'Hindu Patriot', worked tirelessly to support the Indigo peasants and expose the exploitation by planters.

18. Q18.The 'Chuar Uprising' took place in which province?

    • A.Bengal✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Madras
    • C.Bombay
    • D.Punjab

    Explanation: The Chuar Uprising (or Chuad Rebellion) occurred in the Midnapore district of Bengal Province due to famine and increased land revenue.

19. Q19.Who was the leader of the 'Lasodia Movement' for social reform among the Bhils?

    • A.Govind Giri✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Motilal Tejawat
    • C.Tantya Bhil
    • D.Alluri Sitarama Raju

    Explanation: Govind Giri initiated the Lasodia Movement in the Mewar, Dungarpur, and Banswara regions of Rajasthan to uplift the Bhils.

20. Q20.The 'Ho Uprising' took place during which period?

    • A.1820-21✓ Correct Answer
    • B.1831-32
    • C.1855-56
    • D.1899-1900

    Explanation: The Ho tribes of Singhbhum revolted against the British occupation in 1820-21.