Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the practice of jhum cultivation (shifting cultivation) in the nineteenth century, consider the following statements: 1. It was primarily practised on small patches of land in forests. 2. Cultivators used chemical fertilizers to fertilise the soil. 3. Seeds were broadcast or scattered on the field instead of ploughing the land. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding tribal groups and their traditional occupations in the nineteenth century: 1. Khonds : Hunter-gatherers 2. Baigas : Reluctant to work for others 3. Van Gujjars : Settled plough cultivators How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the Baiga tribe of Central India: 1. They readily accepted work as labourers for the British. 2. They were known as the best hunters among the adivasis in Central India. 3. Women were responsible for gathering forest produce like firewood. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following tribal groups were considered "more civilised" by British officials compared to hunter-gatherers?
Why were the British uncomfortable with shifting cultivators? 1. They were easier to control and administer compared to settled peasants. 2. Their movement made it difficult for the state to collect a regular revenue. 3. Shifting cultivation destroyed the timber required for railway sleepers. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the revolt of Songram Sangma, consider the following statements: 1. It took place in 1906. 2. It occurred in the Madras Presidency. 3. It was a reaction against the colonial forest laws. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the silk growers of Hazaribagh in the nineteenth century: 1. The Mundas of Chottanagpur were the primary rearers of cocoons for silk production. 2. The growers were paid very low prices for the cocoons. 3. The silk was exported to Burdwan or Gaya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What symbol was used by Birsa’s followers to represent the Birsa Raj?
Who among the following was a British anthropologist who lived among the Baigas and Khonds in the 1930s and 1940s?
Consider the following tribal revolts against the British: 1. Kols Rebellion 2. Santhal Revolt 3. Bastar Rebellion 4. Warli Revolt Which of the following is the correct chronological order of these events?
The Forest Satyagraha of the 1930s occurred in:
With reference to the tribal economy, what was the significance of the mahua flower? 1. It was eaten. 2. It was strictly prohibited from being used to make alcohol. 3. Its seeds were used to extract oil for cooking. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The revolt of Songram Sangma in 1906 was primarily a reaction against:
Consider the following statements regarding the impact of forest laws on tribal livelihoods: 1. Tribals were unaffected by the new laws and continued their traditional lives. 2. Jhum cultivators were restricted from accessing reserved forests. 3. The British faced a labour shortage for cutting trees as a result of displacing tribals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?