With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
- AThe Revolt of 1857
- BThe Mappila Rebellion of 1921
- CThe Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
- DBirsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900Correct
Explanation
The term "Ulgulan," meaning 'Great Tumult' or 'Great Agitation,' is specifically associated with the Munda rebellion led by Birsa Munda in the tribal belt of Jharkhand (then part of Bihar) during 1899-1900. This revolt was a significant tribal uprising against the exploitation by landlords (zamindars), moneylenders, Christian missionaries, and the oppressive policies of the British colonial administration, particularly regarding land rights and tribal customs. Birsa Munda emerged as a charismatic leader, and his movement aimed to establish Munda Raj (self-rule) and resist the encroachment on their traditional way of life and land.

Related questions
More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.
- Prelims 2020GS1history
Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
- Prelims 2020GS1history
With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements: 1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest…
- Prelims 2020GS1history
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disob…
- Prelims 2020GS1history
The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
- Prelims 2020GS1history
In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women's right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer using the …
- Prelims 2020GS1history
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of