CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Communication and Organisation of the Revolt -

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Communication and Organisation of the Revolt

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Communication and Organisation of the Revolt

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

Assertion (A): The sepoys began their action by seizing the bell of arms and plundering the treasury after receiving a signal.
Reason (R): The signals were typically the firing of the evening gun or the sounding of the bugle.

Answer Review

1 Assertion (A): The sepoys began their action by seizing the bell of arms and plundering the treasury after receiving a signal.
Reason (R): The signals were typically the firing of the evening gun or the sounding of the bugle.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sepoys acted after receiving signals. �� Signals initiated the revolt. �� The Reason states the signal type, not why arms and treasury were seized.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT states that mutinies usually began with signals such as the firing of the evening gun or the sounding of the bugle. After receiving these signals, sepoys seized the bell of arms and plundered the treasury. → Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true. → However, the Reason only identifies the signals used; it does not explain why sepoys seized the bell of arms and treasury. → Hence Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The Reason does not explain the action; it only identifies the signal.
�� Option C → The Reason is true.
�� Option D → The Assertion is also true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Check whether both statements are true and whether the Reason actually explains the Assertion.

Final Logic:

Both are true, but the Reason does not explain the purpose of the action.

🧠 Memory Trick

Signal First, Action Next

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Signals of Revolt

2 Arrange the spread of the mutiny in the initial days in chronological order based on the text:
1. Sepoys arrive at the gates of the Red Fort in Delhi.
2. Mutiny breaks out in the cantonment of Meerut.
3. Cantonment after cantonment in the Gangetic valley rose in mutiny.
4. North India remained quiet through 12 and 13 May.

A 1, 2, 4, 3

B 2, 3, 1, 4

C 1, 3, 2, 4

D 2, 1, 4, 3

💡 Short Explanation

�� Revolt started at Meerut. �� Rebels marched to Delhi. �� News spread gradually afterward.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The revolt began at Meerut (2). The sepoys then reached Delhi and the Red Fort (1). North India remained relatively quiet through 12–13 May while news spread (4). Subsequently, cantonments across the Gangetic Valley rose in mutiny (3). → Therefore the correct sequence is 2 → 1 → 4 → 3. → Hence Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Places Delhi before Meerut.
�� Option B → Gangetic Valley uprisings occurred later.
�� Option C → Chronology is reversed.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Follow the sequence of events described in NCERT.

Final Logic:

Meerut → Delhi → Quiet Period → Gangetic Valley.

🧠 Memory Trick

(Meerut → Delhi → Quiet → Gangetic Valley)

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Spread of Revolt

3 Which of the following demonstrates communication between sepoy lines regarding the refusal of cartridges?

A The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry wrote to the 48th Native Infantry.

B The 41st Native Infantry wrote to the Awadh Military Police.

C The sepoys in Meerut wrote to the soldiers in Calcutta.

D The 22nd Native Infantry communicated with Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sepoys exchanged messages. �� Cartridge refusal spread through communication. �� Documentary evidence supports this.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT records that after refusing the cartridges, the 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry wrote to the 48th Native Infantry, stating that they had acted for the faith and awaited further instructions. → This provides direct evidence of communication between sepoy lines. → Therefore Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → No such correspondence is mentioned.
�� Option C → Not recorded in NCERT.
�� Option D → No evidence of this communication.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Choose the communication example directly described in NCERT.

Final Logic:

The letter from the 7th Cavalry is documented evidence.

🧠 Memory Trick

7th Cavalry → 48th Infantry

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Messages Between Sepoys

4 Proclamations were put up in cities in ________ calling upon the population to unite and exterminate the firangis.

A English, Urdu and Bengali

B Hindi, Marathi and Persian

C Hindi, Urdu and Persian

D Urdu, Arabic and Persian

💡 Short Explanation

�� Rebels used multiple languages. �� Messages targeted broad audiences. �� Hindu-Muslim unity was emphasized.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT mentions that proclamations were displayed in Hindi, Urdu, and Persian. These messages urged people to unite against the firangis (foreigners/British). → The multilingual approach helped reach diverse communities. → Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → English and Bengali are not the languages mentioned.
�� Option B → Marathi is not listed in the chapter.
�� Option D → Arabic is not included.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the exact languages mentioned in NCERT.

Final Logic:

Hindi + Urdu + Persian = Correct combination.

🧠 Memory Trick

H-U-P = Hindi, Urdu, Persian

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Rebel Proclamations

5 Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding the conversation between Sisten and the Muslim tahsildar from Bijnor:

A Sisten was playing it safe when asked about the work's progress in Awadh.

B Sisten was dressed in Indian clothes and sitting cross-legged.

C The tahsildar was confident that they would succeed this time.

D The tahsildar was later identified as a loyal supporter of the British in Bijnor.

💡 Short Explanation

�� The conversation suggested secret planning. �� The tahsildar was linked to rebellion. �� He was not a loyal British supporter.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT discusses the conversation between François Sisten and the Muslim tahsildar from Bijnor as evidence of secret planning. The tahsildar was later identified as an important rebel leader rather than a loyal supporter of the British. → Therefore Option D is incorrect. → The other statements accurately reflect details from the account.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Correctly describes Sisten's cautious behavior.
�� Option B → Matches the description given in NCERT.
�� Option C → Reflects the tahsildar's confidence in success.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Odd One Out

Application:

Identify the statement that contradicts the historical account.

Final Logic:

The tahsildar became a rebel leader, not a British loyalist.

🧠 Memory Trick

Tahsildar = Rebel, Not Loyalist

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Secret Discussions and Planning

6 Match List 1 (Location/Unit) with List 2 (Action/Event during planning):

List 1	List 2
1. Awadh Military Police	a. Refused new cartridges in early May
2. 41st Native Infantry	b. Nightly occurrences of panchayats
3. Kanpur sepoy lines	c. Insisted on killing Captain Hearsey
4. 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry	d. Gave protection to Captain Hearsey

A 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

B 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

C 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

D 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

💡 Short Explanation

�� Different regiments adopted different positions. �� Panchayats were common in Kanpur. �� Cartridge refusal occurred in Awadh Cavalry.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Awadh Military Police protected Captain Hearsey (1-d). → The 41st Native Infantry insisted that Captain Hearsey should be killed (2-c). → Charles Ball recorded nightly panchayats in the Kanpur sepoy lines (3-b). → The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry refused the new cartridges in early May (4-a). → Thus the correct matching is 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a, making Option B correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Kanpur sepoy lines are associated with panchayats, not cartridge refusal.
�� Option C → Awadh Military Police did not insist on killing Hearsey.
�� Option D → Multiple pairings are historically incorrect.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Match each unit with its documented action from NCERT.

Final Logic:

Protection–Execution Demand–Panchayat–Cartridge Refusal.

🧠 Memory Trick

Police Protect, Infantry Punish, Kanpur Meet, Cavalry Refuse

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Planning and Coordination

7 How was the dispute between the Awadh Military Police and the 41st Native Infantry over Captain Hearsey's fate intended to be resolved?

A By an order from the Mughal Emperor

B By a fight to the death

C By a panchayat composed of native officers drawn from each regiment

D By releasing Captain Hearsey secretly

💡 Short Explanation

�� Panchayats settled disputes. �� Native officers participated. �� Collective decisions were preferred.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT describes a disagreement between the Awadh Military Police and the 41st Native Infantry regarding Captain Hearsey. To resolve the dispute, a panchayat consisting of native officers from each regiment was proposed. → This demonstrates collective decision-making among sepoys. → Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The Mughal Emperor was not involved.
�� Option B → The issue was to be discussed, not settled by combat.
�� Option D → No secret release plan is mentioned.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the conflict-resolution method emphasized in NCERT.

Final Logic:

Sepoys trusted panchayats for collective decisions.

🧠 Memory Trick

Dispute? Call Panchayat

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Panchayat Decisions

8 What primary aspect of the sepoys' lives made collective decision-making easier for them?

A They lived in lines, shared a common lifestyle, and often belonged to the same caste.

B They were all educated in British military academies.

C They were all given specific instructions by religious leaders.

D They held regular written correspondences with local zamindars.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sepoys shared daily routines. �� Social backgrounds were similar. �� Unity encouraged collective decisions.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT explains that sepoys lived together in lines, followed similar lifestyles, and often came from the same caste and region. These common bonds made discussions and collective decisions easier. → Therefore Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → British academy education was not the reason.
�� Option C → Decisions were not controlled solely by religious leaders.
�� Option D → Zamindar correspondence is not mentioned as the primary factor.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Look for the social conditions that fostered unity.

Final Logic:

Shared living and caste ties strengthened decision-making.

🧠 Memory Trick

Same Line, Same Decision

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Collective Meetings and Panchayats

9 Why did the sepoys often turn to former rulers to lead the revolt?

A Because leadership and organization were required to fight the British.

B Because the British asked the former rulers to negotiate.

C Because they were promised vast sums of money by these rulers.

D Because the sepoys lacked military training.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Revolts require leadership. �� Traditional rulers had legitimacy. �� Rebels needed organization.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT states that the rebels frequently sought the support of former rulers and elites because leadership, legitimacy, and organization were essential for fighting British authority. → These leaders symbolized older political traditions and attracted wider support. → Therefore Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Former rulers were not appointed by the British.
�� Option C → Money was not the main reason.
�� Option D → Sepoys were trained soldiers.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the practical need behind choosing former rulers.

Final Logic:

Leadership and organization made resistance effective.

🧠 Memory Trick

Need a Revolt? Need a Leader.

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Leadership Need

10 How did the ordinary people view the money-lenders and the rich in towns like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Bareilly during the revolt?

A As the primary financial backers of the rebellion.

B As neutral parties who should be ignored.

C As oppressors and allies of the British.

D As the true leaders of the sepoy mutiny.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Moneylenders were unpopular. �� Peasants associated them with exploitation. �� They were linked to British rule.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT explains that peasants and ordinary people saw moneylenders and wealthy elites as oppressors. They were also viewed as allies of the British because they benefited from colonial arrangements. → As a result, their houses were often looted and destroyed. → Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → They were targets, not major supporters of the revolt.
�� Option B → They were actively attacked, not ignored.
�� Option D → They were not regarded as leaders of the mutiny.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify how ordinary people perceived local elites.

Final Logic:

Oppression + British association = Rebel target.

🧠 Memory Trick

Moneylender = Oppressor + British Ally

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Leadership Need and Social Grievances

11 What specific action by the sepoys left Bahadur Shah with no other option but to comply and lead the rebellion?

A They offered him a massive treasury plundered from Meerut.

B They moved into the Mughal court within the Red Fort in defiance of normal court etiquette.

C They threatened to burn down the Red Fort.

D They presented him with a signed petition from all Indian princes.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sepoys entered the Red Fort forcefully. �� Court etiquette was ignored. �� Bahadur Shah faced immense pressure.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT describes how the sepoys entered the Red Fort and moved into the Mughal court without observing traditional court etiquette. Surrounded by armed rebels, Bahadur Shah found it impossible to refuse their demand for leadership. → This pressure compelled him to become the nominal leader of the revolt. → Therefore Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → No treasury offer compelled him.
�� Option C → NCERT does not mention such a threat.
�� Option D → No petition from princes was presented.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the event that directly pressured Bahadur Shah.

Final Logic:

Ignoring court protocol and occupying the court forced compliance.

🧠 Memory Trick

Red Fort Entry = Leadership Pressure

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Bahadur Shah Chosen

12 How did Bahadur Shah's blessing change the nature of the revolt?

A It allowed the rebels to use modern artillery.

B It convinced the British to temporarily surrender.

C It alienated Hindu sepoys from the cause.

D It gave the revolt a kind of legitimacy by carrying it on in the emperor's name.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Mughal authority still carried prestige. �� Rebels gained symbolic support. �� Legitimacy strengthened the movement.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Once Bahadur Shah accepted leadership, the revolt could be conducted in the name of the Mughal emperor. NCERT states that this gave the rebellion a kind of legitimacy. → The blessing provided symbolic authority rather than military advantages. → Therefore Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → No artillery advantage resulted.
�� Option B → British forces did not surrender.
�� Option C → Hindu sepoys continued participating.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Determine the political significance of Bahadur Shah's support.

Final Logic:

Imperial approval gave legitimacy.

🧠 Memory Trick

Bahadur Shah = Legitimacy

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Symbolic Authority

13 After the rebellion collapsed at the end of 1858, where did Nana Sahib escape to, adding to the legend of his courage?

A Burma

B Afghanistan

C Nepal

D Ceylon

💡 Short Explanation

�� Nana Sahib led Kanpur. �� He evaded British capture. �� His escape enhanced his legend.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT notes that after the collapse of the rebellion, Nana Sahib escaped to Nepal. His disappearance and survival contributed to his legendary status in nationalist memory. → Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Burma is not mentioned.
�� Option B → He did not escape to Afghanistan.
�� Option D → No connection with Ceylon exists.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Recall the destination associated with Nana Sahib after 1858.

Final Logic:

Nana Sahib's escape route led to Nepal.

🧠 Memory Trick

Nana → Nepal

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Nana Sahib

14 In nationalist imageries and popular prints, how is Rani Lakshmi Bai usually portrayed?

A In battle armour, with a sword in hand and riding a horse.

B Sitting on a throne giving orders to sepoys.

C Negotiating a treaty with the British generals.

D Writing letters to other regional leaders.

💡 Short Explanation

�� She became a nationalist icon. �� Popular art emphasized bravery. �� Horse and sword symbolize resistance.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT highlights that nationalist prints often depict Rani Lakshmi Bai as a heroic warrior in battle armour, riding a horse with a sword in hand. → This image symbolizes courage and resistance against British rule. → Therefore Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Not the dominant nationalist portrayal.
�� Option C → She is remembered for resistance, not negotiation.
�� Option D → Popular imagery does not emphasize letter writing.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the visual image repeatedly used in nationalist art.

Final Logic:

Warrior queen on horseback is the iconic image.

🧠 Memory Trick

Jhansi = Horse + Sword

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Rani Lakshmi Bai in Nationalist Memory

15 Kunwar Singh assumed leadership of the uprising in Arrah. His background was that of a:

A Disbanded sepoy

B Tribal chief

C Religious preacher

D Local zamindar

💡 Short Explanation

�� Kunwar Singh belonged to Bihar. �� He was an influential landholder. �� Zamindari status aided leadership.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT identifies Kunwar Singh as a local zamindar from Arrah in Bihar who became a major leader of the revolt. → His social position gave him authority among local people. → Therefore Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → He was not a disbanded sepoy.
�� Option B → He was not a tribal chief.
�� Option C → He was not primarily a religious preacher.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Associate Kunwar Singh with his social background.

Final Logic:

Kunwar Singh = Zamindar leader.

🧠 Memory Trick

Kunwar Singh = Bihar Zamindar

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Kunwar Singh

16 The populace in Lucknow celebrated the fall of British rule by hailing Birjis Qadr as their leader. Whose displacement was still fresh in their memory?

A Bahadur Shah Zafar

B Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

C Nana Sahib

D Peshwa Baji Rao II

💡 Short Explanation

�� Birjis Qadr belonged to Awadh's royal family. �� People remembered annexation of Awadh. �� Wajid Ali Shah's removal caused resentment.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Birjis Qadr was the son of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. The people of Lucknow still remembered the British annexation of Awadh and the displacement of Wajid Ali Shah. → This memory helped generate support for Birjis Qadr. → Therefore Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Bahadur Shah was linked with Delhi.
�� Option C → Nana Sahib was associated with Kanpur.
�� Option D → Baji Rao II belonged to the Maratha context.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Connect Birjis Qadr to the Awadh royal family.

Final Logic:

Son of Wajid Ali Shah = Awadh memory.

🧠 Memory Trick

Birjis → Wajid Ali Shah

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Birjis Qadr

17 After the annexation of Awadh, who preached the destruction of British rule in Lucknow alongside self-styled prophets?

A Exiled kings

B British missionaries

C Many religious leaders

D Tribal chiefs

💡 Short Explanation

�� Religious leaders mobilized resistance. �� Anti-British messages spread widely. �� Awadh became a center of agitation.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT records that after the annexation of Awadh, many religious leaders and self-styled prophets preached the destruction of British rule and encouraged resistance. → Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Exiled kings were not the primary group mentioned.
�� Option B → British missionaries did not preach rebellion.
�� Option D → Tribal chiefs are not identified here.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the social group associated with anti-British preaching.

Final Logic:

Religious leaders spread the message of resistance.

🧠 Memory Trick

Awadh Revolt = Religious Mobilization

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Religious Leaders

18 Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was popularly called "Danka Shah" because:

A He moved in a palanquin with drumbeaters in front and followers at the rear.

B He was known to publicly beat British officials with a danka.

C He used a special drum to communicate secret messages to sepoys.

D He belonged to the Danka tribe of Hyderabad.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Ahmadullah Shah was a charismatic preacher. �� Drumbeaters announced his arrival. �� This earned him the nickname Danka Shah.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT explains that Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah traveled in a palanquin with drumbeaters preceding him and followers behind him. Because of this style of movement, he became known as "Danka Shah." → Therefore Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → No such incident is recorded.
�� Option C → The nickname did not originate from secret communication.
�� Option D → No Danka tribe connection exists.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Recall the specific description given in NCERT.

Final Logic:

Drumbeaters created the title Danka Shah.

🧠 Memory Trick

Danka Shah = Drumbeaters

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah

📄 Passage

"Cultivators left their fields and plundered the houses of moneylenders and traders. Displaced proprietors took possession of the lands they had lost. Shah Mal's men attacked government buildings, destroyed the bridge over the river, and dug up metalled roads – partly to prevent government forces from coming into the area, and partly because bridges and roads were seen as symbols of British rule."

Based on the passage, why did Shah Mal's men destroy bridges and roads?

A To build new fortifications.

B To force the British to use boats.

C To redirect the river water to their fields.

D To prevent government forces from entering and because they were symbols of British rule.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Roads aided troop movement. �� Infrastructure symbolized British authority. �� Destruction had strategic and symbolic purposes.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage clearly states two reasons: preventing government forces from entering the area and attacking symbols of British rule. → Therefore Option D directly matches the passage.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → No fortification purpose is mentioned.
�� Option B → Boats are not discussed.
�� Option C → Irrigation was not the objective.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Use the exact reasons stated in the passage.

Final Logic:

Military prevention + symbolic resistance.

🧠 Memory Trick

Roads = Troops + British Rule

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Shah Mal's Mobilization

📄 Passage

While Shah Mal operated in Uttar Pradesh, the revolt saw mobilization by Gonoo among which tribal group in Singhbhum?

A Santhals

B Kols

C Mundas

D Bhils

💡 Short Explanation

�� Gonoo was a tribal leader. �� He mobilized Kols in Singhbhum. �� Tribal participation expanded the revolt.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT identifies Gonoo as the leader who mobilized the Kol tribals of Singhbhum in the Chotanagpur region during the revolt. → Therefore Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Santhals were not led by Gonoo here.
�� Option C → Mundas are not mentioned in this context.
�� Option D → Bhils belonged to a different region.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Match the tribal leader with the correct tribal community.

Final Logic:

Gonoo = Kol Mobilization.

🧠 Memory Trick

Gonoo → Kols

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Rebels and the Raj – Topic: Tribal Participation in the Revolt

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