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[#586] Which revolutionary leader was hanged to death in 1785?
Correct Answer

(B) Tilka Manjhi

Explanation

Solution: Tilka Manjhi was the first adivasi leader to bring the santhals together and organise a revolt against the British. Tilka and his supporters attacked British official Augustus Cleveland in 1784, killing him. Tilka was executed by the British on 13 th January 1785 in Bhagalpur. Tilka Manjhi's activities might be considered as the first serious attempt by indigenous peoples to resist British control.

[#587] Which of the following is/are not correctly matched? List I (Period) List II (Areas of the British Expansion) 1. 1771 Palamu 2. 1771 Chhota Nagpur 3. 1899 Singhbhum 4. 1773 Hazaribagh
Correct Answer

(D) None of theses

[#588] Which leader started a new sect that believed in only one god?
Correct Answer

(D) Bhagirath Manjhi

Explanation

Solution: Under the leadership of Bhagirath Manjhi, the Sapha Hor or Kharwar movement propagated the doctrine of one God and strived for socio-religious changes.

[#589] Which among the following is the writer of Gardhi Baba?
Correct Answer

(A) Doman Sadu Samir

[#590] Which among the following is the first known poet of Nagpuri languages?
Correct Answer

(B) Raghunath Nripati

Explanation

Solution: Raghunath Nripati is the first known poet of Nagpuri languages. Literature in Nagpuri language started around 17 th century. Nagvanshi king Raghunath Nripati and King of Ramgarh, Dalel Singh were poet. Some Nagpuri peot were Hanuman Singh, Jaigovind Mishra, Barju Ram, Ghasiram Mahli, Das Mahli, Mahant Ghasi and Kanchan.