Bihar Special GK PYQ 33 of 603 · Historical Scenario

Who was the leader of the Munda revolution of 1899-1900 AD?

  1. ASidhu
  2. BBudha Bhagat
  3. CBirsa Munda
  4. DShambhudan

47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (c) Birsa Munda

Explanation

Birsa Munda’s area of work extended from Ranchi to Bhagalpur. His main objective was to bring social reform among the tribes and keep them away from British authority. Birsa appealed to his followers to give up the worship of many deities (Bonga) and worship only one God (Sing Bonga).

This explanation is carried over from question 32 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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