Question 1

Which is the largest tribe in Jharkhand?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

The Santhal Rebellion (Hul) of 1855-56 was led by which brothers?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What was the primary demand of the Santhal Hul of 1855-56?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Birsa Munda is associated with which tribe of Jharkhand?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What does the word 'Ulgulan' mean in the context of Birsa Munda's movement?

Accepted Answer

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.

Tribes & Culture — Set 1