Q101. The folk song ‘Panchida’, which became an anthem for mass awakening and instilled patriotic fervor among the peasants during the Bijolia movement, was composed and sung by:
Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements: RAS Prelims MCQs
102 RAS Prelims MCQs on peasant and tribal movements in Rajasthan test leaders, taxes, dates and places. Bijolia, Begun and Bundi among the peasants, and the Bhil movements of Govind Giri among the tribes, are the main themes, so keep the leader, the grievance and the date together for each movement.
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Q102. Read the following statements regarding the ideological evolution of the Praja Mandal movements and select the correct option:
Statement I: In their initial phase, Praja Mandals primarily demanded constitutional reforms and responsible government under the aegis of the traditional rulers.
Statement II: By the mid-1940s, influenced by the national Quit India Movement, their demands evolved into a total rejection of monarchical rule and full integration into independent India.
Statement I: In their initial phase, Praja Mandals primarily demanded constitutional reforms and responsible government under the aegis of the traditional rulers.
Statement II: By the mid-1940s, influenced by the national Quit India Movement, their demands evolved into a total rejection of monarchical rule and full integration into independent India.
Explanation
Early Praja Mandals asked for constitutional reform and responsible government under the rulers, so Statement I is correct. By the mid-1940s, under the influence of the Quit India Movement, they moved to reject monarchy and demand integration with India, so Statement II is correct.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 101 | (b) Manikya Lal Verma |
| 102 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
Key facts from Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements
- The Bijolia movement was fuelled by taxes such as the Chauri tax, linked to the marriage of a peasant’s daughter.
- Vijay Singh Pathik was born Bhoop Singh Gurjar; the Uparmal Panch Board was set up in 1917.
- The newspaper Pratap, published from Kanpur by Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, took the Bijolia grievances to a national audience.
- The Begun peasant movement was led by Ramnarayan Choudhary on the request of the peasants.
- The Dabi massacre of 2 April 1923 during the Bundi (Barad) movement took the life of Nanak Ji Bhil.
- The Mangarh massacre of 17 November 1913 is called the Jallianwala Bagh of Rajasthan; Govind Giri led the Bhagat movement.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements?
This page has 102 practice MCQs on Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the Mangarh massacre?
The killing of Bhil gatherers at Mangarh Hill on 17 November 1913. It is often called the Jallianwala Bagh of Rajasthan. Govind Giri, who led a reform movement among the Bhils of the Dungarpur and Banswara region, had called the gathering.
Which movement is also called the Barad movement?
The Bundi peasant movement, which is notable for its resistance to Begar (forced labour) and heavy taxation. The firing at Dabi in April 1923, in which Nanak Ji Bhil was killed, is the best-known episode of this movement.
What was Lag-bag in the agrarian context?
Lag-bag were various arbitrary cesses and extractions imposed on peasants over and above the land revenue. They were a major cause of peasant unrest and appear in the demands of the Bijolia and other movements of the early twentieth century.