G8-HIS-L4 Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age

What was Birsa Munda's vision for his people?

• To embrace British rule
• To return to a golden age free from outsiders
• To convert all tribals to Christianity
• To become wealthy through trade

Which of the following was NOT a tribal group mentioned in the text?

• Mundas
• Santhals
• Oraons
• Bengalis

What was jhum cultivation?

• Permanent farming
• Shifting cultivation
• Hunting and gathering
• Animal herding

How did British forest laws affect tribal people?

• Encouraged free movement in forests
• Restricted access and traditional practices
• Provided more land for cultivation
• Had no significant impact

What was the British attitude towards shifting cultivators?

• Encouraged the practice
• Wanted them to become settled cultivators
• Were indifferent to their lifestyle
• Provided them with more forest land

How did the role of tribal chiefs change under British rule?

• They gained more power
• They lost administrative authority
• Their status remained unchanged
• They were completely removed from power

What was the impact of traders and moneylenders on tribal life?

• Improved tribal economy
• Led to debt and poverty
• Had no significant impact
• Encouraged tribal independence

What was the main goal of the British forest policy?

• Protect tribal rights
• Preserve wildlife
• Control and exploit forest resources
• Promote tribal culture

How did many tribal groups react to colonial forest laws?

• Immediate compliance
• Peaceful acceptance
• Disobedience and rebellion
• Migration to cities

What was the purpose of establishing forest villages by the British?

• To protect tribal culture
• To ensure a regular supply of cheap labor
• To promote education among tribals
• To encourage wildlife conservation