Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
1. The tribal revolts and rebellions represent the sacrifices of unsung heroes who increased the moral quotient of the national movement in their shared experience of colonial oppression. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper –1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how various forms of oppression resulted in various tribal revolts and its significance.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning that eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries witnessed many tribal uprisings against the oppression of ruling class.
Body:
Mention about the various issues faced by tribals such as imposition of a high land revenue demand by the state, corrupt practices, the colonial policies further aggravating their hardships such as destruction of Indian handloom and handicraft industries eviction of peasants from their lands, encroachment on tribal lands etc, money lenders, eviction etc. Cite a few instances of peasant and tribal revolts such as Bhil, Mappila, Santhal etc to substantiate your points.
Next, Write about its significance of these tribal revolts.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that the legacy of the tribal movements in the present day.
