History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2018 History
Which one of the following statements regarding tribal revolts is not correct?
AThe armed rebellion of Vasudeo Balwant Phadke (1876-77) was stirred by racial discrimination caused by Lord Lytton's policies. ✓ Correct
BThe Santhals of the Rajmahal Hills rebelled in 1855 because they resented the ill-treatment given by revenue officials, the police, landlords and moneylenders.
CThe Ahom nobility in Assam revolted in 1828 because the British authorities did not fulfil the pledges of withdrawal after the Burma War.
DThe Wagheras of Okha Mandal rose in revolt in 1818-1819 because of the exactions by the Gaekwad rulers of Baroda supported by the British government.
Correct answer: (A) The armed rebellion of Vasudeo Balwant Phadke (1876-77) was stirred by racial discrimination caused by Lord Lytton's policies. — The statement about Vasudeo Balwant Phadke is not correct as a tribal revolt, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement about Vasudeo Balwant Phadke is not correct as a tribal revolt, so that is the answer.
★The rebellion of Vasudeo Balwant Phadke was not a tribal revolt of this kind.
★So this statement does not fit the list of tribal revolts.
★The Santhal rebellion of 1855 arose from the oppression of zamindars, police and moneylenders.
★The Ahom revolt of 1828 arose because the British did not withdraw from Assam after the first Burma war.
★The Waghera rising of 1818-20 arose from the exactions of the Gaekwad rulers of Baroda backed by the British.
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