Q51. Identify the correct statement regarding the geographical spread of the Eka Movement.
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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Q52. Alongside the Bhils, which other prominent tribal/semi-tribal community actively participated in the Eka Movement against the state atrocities?
Explanation
The Garasias took part in the Eka movement along with the Bhils. The movement aimed to unite both groups against feudal exploitation.
Q53. Read the following statements regarding the Eka Movement and select the correct option:
Statement I: The movement adopted the method of social boycott against state officials and those who betrayed the tribal cause.
Statement II: The movement remained entirely peaceful and never witnessed any violent confrontation with the state forces.
Statement I: The movement adopted the method of social boycott against state officials and those who betrayed the tribal cause.
Statement II: The movement remained entirely peaceful and never witnessed any violent confrontation with the state forces.
Explanation
The Eka movement used social boycott against officials and traitors, so Statement I is correct. It was not entirely peaceful, because it met state force and violent clashes, so Statement II is incorrect.
Q54. Which of the following demands of the Eka Movement is the odd one out as it relates to internal social reform rather than economic or political resistance against the state?
Explanation
The Eka Movement combined economic demands with social reforms. Refusing to pay high revenue, boycotting forced labor, and rejecting forest taxes were all forms of direct resistance against the state’s economic policies. In contrast, the resolution to abstain from alcohol and meat was an internal social reform aimed at moral upliftment and improving the social status of the tribal community from within.
Q55. The organized Ekki Movement led by Motilal Tejawat was officially launched in 1921 from which culturally significant location in Mewar?
Explanation
Motilal Tejawat officially launched the organized Ekki Movement in 1921 at Matrikundia, located in the Rashmi subdivision of Chittorgarh. Matrikundia is a sacred pilgrimage site, often called the ‘Haridwar of Mewar’. Choosing such a culturally significant location helped Tejawat gather a massive audience and gave the movement a sacred character, as the participants took solemn oaths to maintain unity and resist oppression.
Q56. Consider the following demands included in the ‘Mewar Pukar’ drafted by Motilal Tejawat:
I. Complete abolition of the practice of Begar.
II. Reduction in the rates of land revenue.
III. Restoration of the traditional rights of Bhils to use forest resources.
IV. Permission to hunt wild animals that destroy agricultural crops.
V. The immediate abdication of Maharana Fateh Singh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Complete abolition of the practice of Begar.
II. Reduction in the rates of land revenue.
III. Restoration of the traditional rights of Bhils to use forest resources.
IV. Permission to hunt wild animals that destroy agricultural crops.
V. The immediate abdication of Maharana Fateh Singh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The ‘Mewar Pukar’ was a 21-point demand charter that sought to end Begar, reduce land revenue, and restore forest rights. It also demanded the right to hunt animals damaging crops. However, the charter did not demand the abdication of Maharana Fateh Singh. The movement initially sought reforms under the Maharana’s rule rather than his removal, focusing on administrative changes to benefit the peasants.
Q57. The tragic massacre where British Indian forces, led by Major Sutton, fired upon a peaceful assembly of thousands of Bhils during the Ekki Movement occurred at:
Explanation
The Neemda massacre occurred on March 7, 1922, in the Vijayanagar state. British Indian forces, led by Major Sutton, opened fire on a peaceful gathering of thousands of Bhils who had assembled to hear Motilal Tejawat. This brutal incident resulted in hundreds of casualties. It remains one of the most violent suppressions of the tribal movement, highlighting the colonial state’s fear of organized tribal unity.
Q58. Match List-I (Event) with List-II (Year) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| A. Establishment of Samp Sabha | i. 1922 |
| B. Mangarh Massacre | ii. 1921 |
| C. Launch of Ekki Movement at Matrikundia | iii. 1913 |
| D. Neemda Massacre | iv. 1883 |
Explanation
These key events in Rajasthan’s tribal history followed a specific chronology. Govind Giri founded the Samp Sabha in 1883. The tragic Mangarh massacre occurred in 1913. Years later, in 1921, Motilal Tejawat launched the Ekki Movement from Matrikundia. The following year, 1922, witnessed the Neemda massacre. This timeline illustrates the long struggle of tribal communities against feudal and colonial authorities for their rights.
Q59. Arrange the following landmark events related to the tribal movements in Rajasthan in chronological order:
I. The drafting and submission of ‘Mewar Pukar’
II. The massacre at Mangarh Hill
III. Launch of the Ekki movement from Matrikundia
IV. Surrender of Motilal Tejawat on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi
Select the correct order from the options given below:
I. The drafting and submission of ‘Mewar Pukar’
II. The massacre at Mangarh Hill
III. Launch of the Ekki movement from Matrikundia
IV. Surrender of Motilal Tejawat on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi
Select the correct order from the options given below:
Explanation
The chronological sequence begins with the Mangarh massacre in 1913. This was followed by the launch of the Ekki movement from Matrikundia in 1921. Shortly after, the ‘Mewar Pukar’ was drafted and submitted to the Maharana. Finally, in 1929, Motilal Tejawat surrendered in Idar on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi, marking a significant transition in the tribal leadership and its methods.
Q60. Motilal Tejawat, owing to his unparalleled dedication to the tribal cause and his immense popularity among the Bhils, was affectionately given which of the following titles?
Explanation
Motilal Tejawat was deeply revered by the Bhil community, who affectionately called him ‘Bavji’ (respected elder). Due to his commitment to non-violent principles in the latter part of his life and his dedication to the upliftment of the downtrodden, he also earned the title ‘Gandhi of Mewar’. These names reflect his immense popularity and the spiritual-political influence he wielded over the tribal population.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 51 | (b) It started in Mewar and spread to neighboring states like Idar and Danta. |
| 52 | (c) Garasia |
| 53 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 54 | (b) A resolution to abstain from alcohol and meat. |
| 55 | (b) Matrikundia |
| 56 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 57 | (c) Neemda village in 1922 |
| 58 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| 59 | (a) II, III, I, IV |
| 60 | (b) Bavji and the Gandhi of Mewar |
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.