Tribes & Culture — Set 1
Jharkhand GK · जनजातियां और संस्कृति · Questions 1–10 of 160
Which is the largest tribe in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Santhal
The Santhal tribe is the largest tribal group in Jharkhand. They are also the third largest tribal community in India. Santhals primarily inhabit the Santhal Parganas division of Jharkhand.
The Santhal Rebellion (Hul) of 1855-56 was led by which brothers?
Correct Answer: B. Sidhu-Kanhu-Chand-Bhairav
The Santhal Rebellion of 1855-56 was led by four brothers — Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav. The uprising is also known as the 'Hul' (revolution in Santali) and was a major revolt against British rule and exploitative zamindars. The rebellion centred on demands for land rights and an end to oppression.
What was the primary demand of the Santhal Hul of 1855-56?
Correct Answer: B. Land rights and end to exploitation
The Santhal Hul was primarily a demand for land rights and an end to the exploitation of Santhal peasants by zamindars, moneylenders, and British merchants. The Santhals sought to reclaim their land and overthrow the oppressive revenue system. The rebellion was suppressed by the British but had a lasting impact on tribal rights movements.
Birsa Munda is associated with which tribe of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: D. Munda
Birsa Munda was the iconic leader of the Munda tribe of Jharkhand. He led the Ulgulan (Great Tumult) movement of 1899-1900 against British land policies. He is revered as 'Dharti Aaba' (Father of Earth) and is a national hero whose birthday, January 15, is celebrated as Jharkhand Sthapna Diwas.
What does the word 'Ulgulan' mean in the context of Birsa Munda's movement?
Correct Answer: B. Great Tumult/Revolution
Ulgulan means 'Great Tumult' or 'Great Revolution' in the Mundari language. Birsa Munda launched this revolt in 1899-1900 against British land acquisition policies and Christian missionaries. The movement aimed to establish a Munda Raj and protect tribal land and customs.
By what title is Birsa Munda popularly known?
Correct Answer: B. Dharti Aaba
Birsa Munda is popularly known as 'Dharti Aaba', meaning Father of Earth, among the Munda tribe. He is also called 'Bhagwan Birsa' by his followers who considered him a divine figure. His influence extended beyond the Munda community to all tribal groups of Jharkhand.
When did Birsa Munda die?
Correct Answer: B. June 9, 1900
Birsa Munda died on June 9, 1900, in Ranchi Central Jail under British custody. He was arrested in February 1900 after the suppression of the Ulgulan movement. His death at the young age of 25 made him a martyr and a symbol of tribal resistance.
Birsa Munda was born in which village?
Correct Answer: B. Ulihatu
Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu village of Khunti district (then Ranchi district) in Jharkhand. His birthday, November 15, coincides with the formation date of Jharkhand state and is celebrated as Jharkhand Sthapna Diwas. January 15 is also associated with him as a founding day in some state observances.
January 15 is observed as Jharkhand Sthapna Diwas in connection with which leader?
Correct Answer: C. Birsa Munda
January 15 is observed as Jharkhand Sthapna Diwas in honour of Birsa Munda, whose birth anniversary is celebrated on this date in some accounts, though his birth date is officially November 15. The day marks the tribal identity and the formation of Jharkhand state. Birsa Munda's contributions are central to Jharkhand's cultural and political identity.
The Ho tribe of Jharkhand primarily inhabits which region?
Correct Answer: B. Kolhan (West Singhbhum)
The Ho tribe primarily inhabits the Kolhan region in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. They are one of the major Adivasi groups of Jharkhand and speak the Ho language, which belongs to the Austro-Asiatic family. The Kolhan Government Estate has historically been associated with Ho tribal governance.