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[#96] In 1928-29, who launched a no-rent campaign against the kings and the zamindars of Ranchi and Palamu?
Correct Answer

(A) Tana Bhagats

Explanation

Solution: In 1928 - 20, Tana Bhagats launched a no-rent campaign against the kings and the zamindars of Ranchi and Palamu. on 16 th September 1930, swadeshi week was celebrated in Ranchi and Jawahar Saptah was celebrated throughout Jharkhand.

[#97] Ganga Narain Singh belonged to the zamindar family of
Correct Answer

(C) Barabhum

Explanation

Solution: Madhav Singh, the Zamindar of Barabhum, had a cousin named Ganga Narain Singh. He pleaded with the people to prepare for a fight against the Dikus.

[#98] Consider the following statements 1. Tilka manjhi was among the first Santhal to revolt against the Britishers. 2. He was shot by a British officer while protesting against them. 3. To commemorate the death of Tilka Manjhi the spot has been named as 'Baba Tilka Manjhi Chowk'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer

(D) 1 and 3

Explanation

Solution: Statement 1: True - Tilka Manjhi was the first Indian santhal to lead a people’s revolt against the British. Statement 2: False (correct statement) - Around mid-January 1785, in Bhagalpur, as thousands watched, Jabra Pahadia, alias Tilka Manjhi, kissed the noose and was hanged from a huge banyan tree by the britishers. He was just 35 at the time. Statement 3: True - After Indian independence, a statue of Tilika Manjhi was erected near S. P. Bhagalpur's home and dedicated after him as 'Baba Tilka Manjhi Chowk'.

[#99] Consider the following statements. 1. The ruler of Porhat accepted the supremacy of the British in order to fulfill his own desire. 2. He wanted to establish his supremacy over Seraikela and Ranchi. 3. He wanted to get rid of Hos suppression. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Only 2

[#100] Which of the following tribe are good weavers?
Correct Answer

(B) Chik Baraik

Explanation

Solution: Chik Baraik (also Chik, Baraik and Badaik) is a community found in Indian State of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha. They were traditionally Weaver.