Major Farmer Revolts, Mass Movements and Social Reform Organizations
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Q1.
The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) first occurred in which village of Bengal's Nadia district?
Govindpur
Krishnanagar
Shantipur
Mayurbhanj
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Answer: A. Govindpur
The Indigo Revolt first occurred in Govindpur village of Nadia district, Bengal in September 1859.
Q2.
Who led the Indigo Revolt of 1859-60?
Digamber Biswas and Bishnu Biswas
Harish Chandra Mukherjee
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Surendra Nath Banerjee
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Answer: A. Digamber Biswas and Bishnu Biswas
The Indigo Revolt was led by Digamber Biswas and Bishnu Biswas against the exploitation by indigo planters.
Q3.
Which newspaper's editor supported the Indigo Revolt and highlighted the farmers' plight?
Hindu Patriot
Amrita Bazar Patrika
Bengalee
Sanjivani
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Answer: A. Hindu Patriot
Harish Chandra Mukherjee, editor of 'Hindu Patriot', strongly supported the Indigo Revolt and exposed the exploitation of farmers.
Q4.
The Indigo Revolt was primarily against which colonial practice?
Forced cultivation of indigo
High land revenue
Salt tax
Forest laws
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Answer: A. Forced cultivation of indigo
The Indigo Revolt was against the forced cultivation of indigo by European planters who exploited Bengali farmers.
Q5.
In which year did the Indigo Revolt take place?
1857-58
1859-60
1861-62
1865-66
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Answer: B. 1859-60
The Indigo Revolt took place during 1859-60, starting from September 1859 in Govindpur village.
Q6.
Which region was primarily affected by the Indigo Revolt?
Bengal
Punjab
Maharashtra
Gujarat
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Answer: A. Bengal
The Indigo Revolt primarily affected Bengal region, especially Nadia district where it began.
Q7.
What was the main cause of farmer revolts during British colonial rule?
Colonial economic policies and landlord exploitation
Religious persecution
Language issues
Caste discrimination
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Answer: A. Colonial economic policies and landlord exploitation
Farmer revolts were primarily caused by British colonial economic policies and exploitation by landlords.
Q8.
Which social class primarily participated in the Indigo Revolt?
Farmers/Peasants
Urban merchants
Government officials
Military personnel
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Answer: A. Farmers/Peasants
The Indigo Revolt was primarily a peasant movement led by farmers against indigo planters' exploitation.
Q9.
The term 'tinkathia system' was associated with which crop cultivation?
Indigo
Cotton
Sugarcane
Opium
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Answer: A. Indigo
The tinkathia system was associated with indigo cultivation where farmers were forced to grow indigo on 3/20th of their land.
Q10.
What was the significance of farmer movements during the colonial period?
They challenged British economic exploitation and laid foundation for freedom struggle
They promoted modern farming
They established educational institutions
They reformed religious practices
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Answer: A. They challenged British economic exploitation and laid foundation for freedom struggle
Farmer movements challenged British economic exploitation and laid the foundation for the broader freedom struggle in India.
