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To which following movement is the term ‘Ulgulan’ associated with?

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Answer options

  1. Munda uprising
  2. Santal uprising
  3. Kol uprising
  4. Gurkha uprising

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Munda uprising

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Munda uprising. The term ‘Ulgulan,’ which means ‘Great Tumult’ or ‘Revolution’ in the Mundari language, is historically associated with the Munda Uprising led by Birsa Munda in the late 19th century. This movement emerged in the Chotanagpur plateau (present-day Jharkhand) against British colonial rule and exploitative zamindari system. Birsa Munda mobilised the tribal people against land alienation, forced labour (known as begar), and the destruction of their traditional rights and culture. His movement was both socio-religious and political, seeking to establish Munda Raj and eliminate British influence.