History Practice Quiz 170

Q1.In the 1920s, approximately what percentage of miners in the Jharia and Raniganj coal mines were tribals?

A. 25 per cent B. 50 per cent C. 75 per cent D. 90 per cent

Q2.From the late nineteenth century, which two industries started recruiting tribals in large numbers?

A. Tea plantations and mining B. Cotton mills and jute mills C. Railways and shipping D. Iron and steel plants

Q3.Which tribal leader's movement is mentioned as one such movement in the context of tribal revolts?

A. Tantia Bhil B. Birsa Munda C. Rani Gaidinliu D. Alluri Sitarama Raju

Q4.What was the name of the local gathering place where Birsa danced as a child?

A. Akhara B. Mandapa C. Chaupal D. Sabha

Q5.According to the source, what did the sirdars (leaders) of the Munda community urge people to do?

A. Accept British rule B. Revolt against oppression C. Convert to Christianity D. Migrate to cities

Q6.What term did the Mundas use for the 'golden age' they hoped to restore?

A. Satyug B. Kaliyug C. Tretayug D. Dwaparyug

Q7.What practice did Birsa urge the Mundas to give up as part of his reform movement?

A. Drinking liquor B. Wearing sacred thread C. Cultivating fields D. Building embankments

Q8.In which year did Birsa urge his followers to recover their glorious past?

A. 1890 B. 1895 C. 1900 D. 1905

Q9.What was the political aim of the Birsa movement that most worried British officials?

A. To reform tribal society B. To set up a Munda Raj C. To promote Christianity D. To abolish landlordism

Q10.According to the source, who were the 'dikus' that the Mundas wanted to be free from?

A. British officials B. Missionaries and landlords C. Tribal chiefs D. Vaishnav preachers