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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Movement) List-II (Year)

A. Pabna - 1. 1855-56
B. Eka - 2. 1873-85
C. Santhal - 3. 1922
D. Tana Bhagat - 4. 1914

Codes:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2 3 1 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 3 1 4”.
Movement Year Details
Pabna 1873-85 The Pabna Movement was a peasant agitation in Bengal against high rents and the exploitative practices of landlords.
Eka 1922 The Eka Movement was a peasant movement in Uttar Pradesh led by Madari Pasi against high land revenue and oppressive landlordism.
Santhal 1855-56 The Santhal Rebellion was led by the Santhal tribe against British colonial rule and exploitative practices of landlords and moneylenders.
Tana Bhagat 1914 The Tana Bhagat Movement was a tribal revolt led by Tana Bhagat in the Chotanagpur region against British rule and exploitation.

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Code:
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