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

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Munda uprising

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Munda uprising 📚 Explanation: 'Ulgulan' (The Great Tumult) is the term used to describe the massive 'Munda uprising' led by Birsa Munda in the late 19th century. it was a powerful tribal movement against British land policies and local exploitation. The Mundas aimed to establish their own independent rule and restore their traditional rights over forests. Birsa Munda is revered as a hero and a god-like figure by the tribal communities today.