Political Science · Political Processes in India
UGC NET 2023 Political Science
Which of the following is/are correct about Rani Gaidinliu?
- 1. She belonged to the Rongmei tribe
- 2. She was associated with the Heraka movement
- 3. She drew on Gandhian and nationalist principles
- 4. She used guerrilla resistance against the British
A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 3 and 4 only
C2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements about Rani Gaidinliu are correct.
Explanation
★All four statements about Rani Gaidinliu are correct.
★She was born in 1915 into the Rongmei, a Zeliangrong, community of present-day Manipur.
★She joined the Heraka movement begun by her cousin Haipou Jadonang, which combined religious revival with anti-colonial politics.
★She mobilised her people in the nationalist cause and was hailed by Jawaharlal Nehru, who gave her the title "Rani".
★She led armed, guerrilla-style resistance against British rule and was imprisoned for years before Independence.
★Gather the facts on Gaidinliu: Rongmei origin, the Heraka movement, nationalist resistance and guerrilla struggle against the British.
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