National renaissance and early uprisings against British rule. - Question Bank
1. The 'Bhumij' rebellion, led by Ganga Narain Singh, took place in:
2. The 'Bardoli Satyagraha' of 1928, though later, was inspired by the spirit of resistance against oppressive policies, similar to earlier uprisings against:
3. The 'Chuar' rebellion, a series of uprisings by the Chuar tribes, occurred in:
4. Which of the following social reforms advocated by early reformers aimed at improving the status of women?
5. The 'Bahamani' uprising in the 17th century was a revolt by peasants in which region against oppressive landlords and the state?
6. The 'Thuggee and Dacoity Suppression Act' was passed by the British in response to:
7. The 'Rampa Rebellion' of 1879 and later in 1922-24 in the Madras Presidency was led by:
8. Who is considered the pioneer of the Indian Renaissance and a strong advocate for social reform in the early 19th century?
9. The 'Jaintia Rebellion' (1860-62) in Assam was primarily a response to:
10. The 'Adivasi Melas' were traditional tribal gatherings that sometimes transformed into platforms for expressing grievances against:
11. The 'Titu Mir' movement, also known as the 'Hajipur' or 'Narael' uprising, was a peasant revolt against:
12. Which of the following was a significant factor in the decline of traditional Indian industries under British rule?
13. The 'Naga Movement' under Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu in the 1930s was a blend of religious and political aspirations against:
14. The 'Khasi Uprising' of 1829-33 was led by:
15. Who was the leader of the 'Faraizi Movement' in Bengal who advocated for the abolition of illegal taxes?
16. The 'Bastar Rebellion' of 1910 was a significant tribal uprising against:
17. The 'Swadeshi Movement', though later, had its roots in the growing nationalist consciousness fostered by:
18. Which of the following was a major socio-economic impact of British rule that fueled early uprisings?
19. The 'Ahom' rebellion was an uprising against the British in which region?
20. Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' in 1905 to train national missionaries for the service of India?
21. The 'Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act' of 1879 was enacted in response to:
22. The 'Permanent Settlement' of Bengal, introduced by Lord Cornwallis, primarily benefited:
23. The 'Ryotwari System' of land revenue settlement, introduced by the British, aimed at:
24. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Brahmo Samaj after Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
25. The early nationalist movement was characterized by:
26. The 'Bande Mataram' slogan, which became a rallying cry for nationalists, originated from:
27. Which tribal uprising in the 19th century, led by Birsa Munda, sought to establish Munda Raj and resist British interference?
28. The 'Tattwabodhini Sabha' was established by Debendranath Tagore to:
29. The 'Pagal Panthis' were a religious community in Mymensingh, Bengal, who became involved in a rebellion against:
30. Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj, which aimed at religious and social reform in the Bombay Presidency?
31. The 'Deccan Riots' of 1875 were primarily directed against:
32. The Kuka movement, which had strong socio-religious and political dimensions, originated in:
33. Which socio-religious reform movement emphasized 'Back to the Vedas' and sought to revive Vedic ideals in the late 19th century?
34. The 'Indigo Revolt' (1859-60) was a rebellion by farmers against:
35. The 'Ramosi Peasant Force' was organized by:
36. The Bhil uprisings were primarily concentrated in the regions of:
37. Who founded the 'Atmiya Sabha' in 1815, a precursor to the Brahmo Samaj, to propagate monotheism and rationalism?
38. The 'Pagri Sambhal Jatta' movement in Punjab, during the early 20th century, was primarily against:
39. Which British policy, implemented through the Doctrine of Lapse, led to widespread resentment and contributed to the 1857 uprising?
40. The Kol uprising (1831-32) was primarily a protest against:
41. What was the primary objective of the 'Young Bengal Movement' initiated by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio?
42. The 'Paika' rebellion of 1817 in Odisha was led by:
43. The Faraizi Movement, led by Haji Shariatullah and later Dadu Mian, was a socio-religious reform movement that also had anti-British undertones in:
44. Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern India' and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance?
45. The Moplah rebellions were a series of uprisings by Muslim tenants against:
46. Which of the following was NOT a cause contributing to the early uprisings against British rule?
47. The Wahabi Movement, though religious in origin, had significant political implications against British rule. It was particularly active in:
48. The Vellore Mutiny of 1806 was primarily caused by:
49. Who was the leader of the Santhal Rebellion (1855-56)?
50. The Sanyasi Rebellion, a significant early uprising, primarily occurred in which region of India?