Peasant and Tribal Movements: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Peasant and Tribal Movements (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2020Modern History · Peasant and Tribal Movements
Q1. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
Explanation
One of the major factors in the decline of indigo cultivation was the invention of synthetic dyes in the 19th century. This breakthrough led to the development of a wide range of synthetic dyes that were cheaper, easier to produce, and more effective than natural indigo. By the 1880s, synthetic dyes became widely available, reducing the global demand for natural indigo.
Exam tip:
Think about what causes a widespread decline in a commercial cash crop. Not a local protest(A). Not just moral opposition(C). You need a market-based, structural reason that impacts the entire economic viability of the crop. Option B aligns most closely with this.
UPSC 2020Modern History · Peasant and Tribal Movements
Q2. With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
Explanation
The Munda Rebellion (1899-1900), led by Birsa Munda, was a major tribal uprising in Chotanagpur (now Jharkhand), known as Ulgulan ("The Great Tumult"). It opposed the zamindari system (introduced in 1874), which replaced the traditional Khuntkari system(land belonged collectively to the Munda clans), creating landlords (zamindars) and tenants (ryots). This led to heavy taxation, exploitation by moneylenders, and forced labor (Beth Begari). Birsa Munda mobilized tribals against British rule and earned the title ‘Dharti Abba’ (Earth Father). The revolt was ultimately suppressed, and Birsa Munda died in prison in 1900.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2020
(b) its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
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2020
(d) Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Peasant and Tribal Movements?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Peasant and Tribal Movements (Modern History), asked from 1997 to 2020. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Peasant and Tribal Movements (Modern History) are available for 7 years, from 1997 to 2020. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
