Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

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This CBSE Class 8 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. Who were the 'dikus' as referred to in the context of tribal history?

   1. Tribal leaders
   2. British officials
   3. Non-tribal outsiders
   4. Local farmers
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   Answer: C. Non-tribal outsiders

   'Dikus' referred to non-tribal people who were considered outsiders by the tribal communities because they often exploited and discriminated against tribal people.

2. Which policy by the British affected the traditional forest rights of the tribals?

   1. Forest Acts of the 19th century
   2. Industrial regulation policies
   3. Agricultural comprehensive act
   4. Trade enhancement policies
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   Answer: A. Forest Acts of the 19th century

   The Forest Acts imposed by the British restricted the use of forest resources, heavily impacting the livelihoods of tribal communities as they relied on forests.

3. What type of economic activity was largely impacted by the Forest Acts?

   1. Mining
   2. Agricultural farming
   3. Shifting cultivation
   4. Trade
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   Answer: C. Shifting cultivation

   Shifting cultivation, practiced by tribals, was heavily impacted as their access to forests was restricted, making it difficult to farm on new land.

4. Which event marked the beginning of tribal discontent during British rule?

   1. Introduction of permanent settlement
   2. Invasion by Alexander
   3. Start of the Mughal era
   4. Sepoy Mutiny
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   Answer: A. Introduction of permanent settlement

   Permanent settlement policies interfered with the tribal land rights, starting a cycle of discontent among tribal communities against British rule.

5. What was the role of the 'dikus' in misleading tribal communities?

   1. Offering false promises of wealth
   2. Granting land rights
   3. Protecting them from colonizers
   4. Providing education
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   Answer: A. Offering false promises of wealth

   'Dikus' would often mislead tribal communities by offering false promises of wealth and prosperity to exploit their labor or resources.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which tribal leader is famous for his rebellion against the British in the 19th century?
2. What was the main reason for the tribal revolts against the British?
3. Which term describes the time envisioned by tribals as a return to peace and prosperity?
4. How did the coming of 'dikus' change the lives of tribals?
5. During which century did many significant tribal revolts take place against the British in India?
6. What was a key demand of the tribal communities during their revolts?
7. Which of the following is a method by which tribals resisted British laws?
8. What concept describes the aspiration of tribes for a world free from exploitation?
9. Which act restricted the movement of tribal people in forests?
10. Which community is known for the Santhal Rebellion?
11. What was a common strategy used by the British to manipulate tribal leaders?
12. Which socio-economic factor pushed tribals into slavery during colonial rule?
13. What impact did the British land revenue system have on the tribal societies?
14. Why was the Munda Rebellion significant in the context of tribal revolts?
15. How did the introduction of money economy affect the tribal life?

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