Part of the General Studies-I question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 14 questions on Peasant & Tribal Movements for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-I. 4 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2024, 2022). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analyse the causes, course and historical significance of the Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha. | OPSC OAS Mains 2024 15 marks |
| 2 | Throw light on the role of Jayi Rajaguru and Buxi Jagabandhu in resisting British control and inspiring people during the National Movement. | OPSC OAS Mains 2022 15 marks |
| 3 | How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression? | UPSC Mains GS-I 2024 15 marks |
| 4 | What were the key factors that led to tribal movements during the British colonial period in India, and how did these movements impact the relationship between tribal communities and colonial authorities? | UPSC Mains GS-I 2019 15 marks |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | The collapse of the Indian peasantry, with Britain's arrival bringing about a change in agricultural structures, had been one of the major factors contributing to this peasant uprising. Indicate a description of the major peasant movements, taking into account this statement. | — |
| 6 | Analyse the significance of regional movements in the broader context of India's struggle for freedom. | — |
| 7 | How did the Santhal Rebellion of 1855-1856 challenge the colonial authority and contribute to the emergence of peasant resistance movements in India? | — |
| 8 | Summate the ways in which the Santhal Rebellion contested colonial rule and aided the establishment of the peasant movement in India? | — |
| 9 | Tribal movements under British rule were the most frequent, militant, and violent of all movements. In the light of the above statement, discuss the major causes of tribal movements. | — |
| 10 | Discuss the major causes of tribal uprisings both in the Mainland and North East. | — |
| 11 | What were the key factors that led to tribal movements during the British colonial period in India, and how did these movements impact the relationship between tribal communities and colonial authorities? | — |
| 12 | Examine the role of popular movements led by Subaltern groups in India's freedom struggle. How did their participation challenge or reinforce mainstream nationalist ideologies? | — |
| 13 | Caste movements across various regions in India during the colonial era undeniably wielded a momentous influence in fundamentally restructuring the intricate fabric of social dynamics. Do you agree? Justify your opinion. | — |
| 14 | Analyse the significance of regional movements in the broader context of India's struggle for freedom. Highlight the challenges and limitations faced by regional movements. | — |