Jharkhand - Study Mode

[#576] By whom the Kol Uprising was suppressed in Jharkhand region?
Correct Answer

(A) Cap. Wilkinson

Explanation

Solution: Jharkhand's first well-organized and widespread tribal revolt was the Kol uprising (1831 - 1832). This insurrection included tribes such as the Ho, Munda, Oraon, Chero, and Kharwar. Captain Wilkinson put down the rebellion in 1832.

[#577] Birsa Munda demanded the tribal farmers by boycott of 'Beth Begari System'. What was this 'Beth Begari System'?
Correct Answer

(A) Forced labour

Explanation

Solution: One of the key motives behind the Birsa Munda movement was the notion of beth begari, or bonded labour. Forced labour is the main component of the Beth Begari system. As a result, the conflict began with the landlords and progressed to the ruling British authorities and Christian missionaries, who irritated the mundas with their excessive emphasis on conversion.

[#578] Who wrote the book 'Swaraj Lut Gaya'?
Correct Answer

(B) Babu Ram Narain Singh

Explanation

Solution: Babu is a nickname for Ram Narayan Singh. 'Swaraj lut gaya' was written by Ram Narayan Singh. He was elected as a member of parliament from the Chatra seat following independence. Rajendra Prasad bestowed the title of Chota Nagpur Kesan upon him.

[#579] Who was the original founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha?
Correct Answer

(A) Binod Bihari Mahato

Explanation

Solution: Binod Bihari Mahato created the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, a state political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The JMM's president is Shibu Soren. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is also a powerful political force in Odisha and neighbouring states. It's electoral symbol is a bow and arrow.

[#580] Who was the editor of 'Tarun Shakti' magazine of Chaibasa?
Correct Answer

(A) Kamal Chakravarty

Explanation

Solution: Kamal Chakravarty, the editor of Chaibasa's 'Tarun Shakti' magazine, was sentenced to prison for his anti-British writings. This occurred in 1929, one year after a lengthy strike in TISCO.