About the Topic: Other Civil Uprising covers various regional and local movements against British rule before the Revolt of 1857. These uprisings reflected public resistance to British policies and played an important role in shaping India's freedom struggle. Practice Other Civil Uprising MCQ Questions with answers and explanations for UPSC and other competitive examinations.
What was the purpose of Barhiyataal resistance in Munger?
Correct Answer:
(A) Demand of Bakasht land restoration
The main purpose of Barhiyataal revolt was the demand for restoration of Bakasht Land.
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Chief centre of Wahabi Movement during 19th century was:
Correct Answer:
(B) Patna
Wahabi Movement offered a serious and organized threat to British supremacy in India during the 19th century. The movement was led by Syed Ahmed, who was greatly influenced by the teachings of Abdul Wahab of Arabia and Shah Walliulah, the saint of Delhi. It was a revivalist movement which stated that the return to the true spirit of Islam was the only way to get rid of the socio-political oppression. By efforts of Syed Ahmad, Wahabi ideology was spread in Kabul, North-West Frontier province, Bengal, Bihar and Central Provincial regions. In 1830 Syed occupied Peshawar for sometimes and issued coins by his name but later in the following year Syed Ahmed lost his life in Battle of Balakot. Patna became the centre of the Wahabi Movement after the death of Syed Ahmad.
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Kuka Movement was organized by –
Correct Answer:
(C) Guru Ram Singh
Kuka Movement was similar to the Wahabi Movement. Both movements began as religious revolt but converted into a political movement, which had a general ideology of removal of British rule from India. In Western Punjab, Kuka Movement was initiated by Bhagat Jawahar Mal in 1840 who was known as Sian Sahib. The origin of the Kuka Movement had its roots in the religious purification of the Sikhism. The leader of Kuka Movement, Ram Singh, was expelled to Rangoon in 1872 where he died in 1885.
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Which one of the following upheavals took place in Bengal immediately after Revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer:
(C) Indigo revolt
Indigo Revolt (1859-60) took place in Bengal immediately after the revolt of 1857. Sanyasi Rebellion occurred in 1763-1800, Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56, and Pabna uprising took place in 1873-76. Indigo Revolt began from Govindpur village of Nadia district in West Bengal led by two former employees of indigo producers. Digambar Viswas and Vishnu Viswas organized the peasant into a counterforce and refused to sow indigo. This indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms which were least profitable to them. In September, 1859 all the cultivators revolted against the landlords. The agitation spread in regions like Nadia, Pabna, Khulna, Dhaka, Malda, Dinajpur, etc. All indigo factories were shut down due to this strike. The intellectual class of Bengal expressed support to the Movement by their articles and rallies. The editor of “Hindu Patriot” Harishchandra Mukherjee played a significant role in this agitation. This revolt was vividly portrayed by Dinbandhu Mitra in his play Neel Darpan enacted in 1869.
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The Pagalpanthi rebellion was indeed a rebellion of :
Correct Answer:
(B) Garos
The Pagalpanthi rebellion was indeed a rebellion of Garos Pagalpanth which was a quasi-religious community/sect which was introduced by Karam Shah of North Bengal. Son of Karam Shah and successor Tipu was inspired with religious and political purposes. Tipu and Shah led these people to uphold the religion and rights of the peasants in Bengal. He captured Sherpur in 1825 and became king. He appointed a judge, a magistrate and a collector to control administration.
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Who among the following was the leader of the Farazi rebellion:
Correct Answer:
(B) Dadu Miyan
This sect was founded by Haji Shariatullah in Faridpur of Bengal. They advocated the radical changes in a religious, political and social phenomenon. Son of Haji Shariatullah, Dadu Miyan led the rebellion against British and this movement later merged with Wahabis in 1860 after the death of Dadu Miyan.
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Velu Thampi led a rebellion against the British in
Correct Answer:
(A) Kerala
Wellesley compelled King of Travancore (Kerala) for the subsidiary alliance in 1805. The king was very unpleased with the treaty and refused to pay a subsidy to the British. The behaviour of the British resident was rude, so Velu Thampi revolted in which he was supported by Niar battalion.
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Who founded Ramosi Krishak Jatha in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer:
(C) Vasudeo Balwant Phadke
Ramosi Krishak Jatha was founded by Vasudeo Balwant Phadke in (1845-83). He organised the people of Ramosi tribes and converted them into a combat force. He was arrested and sentenced for life and died in 1883 due to hunger strike against colonial rule in Kaala Pani.
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The correct geographical location for the Ramosi Uprising was –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Western Ghats
The Ramosi hill tribes in the Western Ghats resented British rule and the British pattern of administration. In 1822, under Chittur Singh, they revolted and plundered the country around Satara. There were revolts again during 1825-1826 and the area remained disturbed till 1829. The disturbance erupted again in 1840-1841 over deposition and banishment of Raja Pratap Singh of Satara in September 1839. A superior British force restored order in the area.
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Which of the following places was the centre of the Gadakari rebellion:
Correct Answer:
(B) Kolhapur
Gadakaris were hereditary servants of the Marathas and were attached to their forts. They rose in rebellion in Kolhapur in 1844 due to pitiable land revenue and acquisition policies. British army struggled hard for the suppression of this rebellion.
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Who was the leader of Bhumij Revolt?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Ganga Narain
Bhumij (one who is born from the soil) revolt was led by Ganga Narain. It occured in 1832-33 in the Manbhum area in the Midnapur district of Bengal presidency. The rebellion was the result of persecution of Bhumij tribe people by king and the exploitary policies of British Raj.
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The Waghera Uprising happened in –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Baroda
The Gaekwad of Baroda supported by the British Government compelled the Waghera Chief to take up arms. The Wagheras attacked British territory during 1818-1819. A peace treaty concluded the revolt in November 1820.