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Tribals, Dikus, and the Vision of a Golden Age

Class 8 History | CBSE Standard Mock Test

Duration: 60 Minutes

Chapter 4: History

Total Marks: 40

Instructions for Students

• Read all questions carefully before answering
• Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
• Section B: 5 Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
• Section C: 3 Long Answer Questions (3 marks each)
• Use black or blue pen only for written answers
• Submit your test within the time limit

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

Question 1 1 Mark

Who were the "Dikus" in tribal society?

a) Tribal priests b) Outsiders exploiting tribals c) British doctors d) Forest guards

Question 2 1 Mark

What was the primary occupation of the Khonds tribe?

a) Settled farming b) Hunting-gathering c) Herding animals d) Mining

Question 3 1 Mark

The Santhal Rebellion occurred in which year?

a) 1855-56 b) 1890 c) 1910 d) 1942

Question 4 1 Mark

Birsa Munda belonged to which tribe?

a) Santhal b) Munda c) Khonds d) Gond

Question 5 1 Mark

What did the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (1908) achieve?

a) Banned shifting cultivation b) Protected tribal land from outsiders c) Granted British citizenship to tribals d) Ended forced labor

Question 6 1 Mark

"Begaar" refers to:

a) Tribal dance b) Forced labor without pay c) Forest produce d) Sacred grove

Question 7 1 Mark

Which tribe practiced Jhum cultivation?

a) Van Gujjars b) Mundas c) Khonds d) Santhals

Question 8 1 Mark

The term "Ulgulan" is associated with:

a) Santhal Rebellion b) Birsa Munda's movement c) Bastar Rebellion d) Warli Revolt

Question 9 1 Mark

British forest laws restricted tribal access to forests for:

a) Building schools b) Hunting/gathering c) Religious rituals d) Trading salt

Question 10 1 Mark

Birsa Munda's vision of a "Golden Age" promised:

a) British education b) Industrial growth c) Freedom from exploitation d) Urbanization

Question 11 1 Mark

Which tribal group primarily practiced cattle herding?

a) Santhals b) Van Gujjars c) Mundas d) Khonds

Question 12 1 Mark

The Bastar Rebellion occurred in which year?

a) 1855 b) 1890 c) 1910 d) 1940

Question 13 1 Mark

Who led the Santhal Rebellion?

a) Birsa Munda b) Sidhu and Kanhu c) Tantia Bhil d) Rani Gaidinliu

Question 14 1 Mark

Which product was collected by Santhals for trade?

a) Silk cocoons b) Timber c) Metal tools d) Livestock

Question 15 1 Mark

What did tribals call the method of shifting cultivation?

a) Bewar b) Begaar c) Podu d) Both a and c

Question 16 1 Mark

What was Birsa Munda's title among his followers?

a) Father of the Nation b) Father of the Earth c) Tribal Messiah d) Freedom General

Question 17 1 Mark

The Warli Revolt occurred in which decade?

a) 1850s b) 1890s c) 1920s d) 1940s

Question 18 1 Mark

What was the main cause of tribal revolts in India?

a) Religious conversion b) Loss of land and forest rights c) Introduction of modern education d) Urban migration

Question 19 1 Mark

In which region did the Munda tribe primarily reside?

a) Chotanagpur Plateau b) Western Ghats c) Thar Desert d) Gangetic Plains

Question 20 1 Mark

When did Birsa Munda die?

a) 1895 b) 1900 c) 1905 d) 1910

Section B: Short Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)

Question 21 2 Marks

How did British land settlement policies affect tribals?

Question 22 2 Marks

Explain Jhum cultivation in one sentence.

Question 23 2 Marks

Why did tribals resent missionaries?

Question 24 2 Marks

Mention two outcomes of the Santhal Rebellion.

Question 25 2 Marks

What was the role of moneylenders in tribal exploitation?

Section C: Long Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)

Question 26 3 Marks

Describe Birsa Munda's vision of a "Golden Age." How did it inspire tribals?

Question 27 3 Marks

Analyze the impact of colonial forest laws on tribal livelihoods.

Question 28 3 Marks

Compare the causes of the Santhal Rebellion and the Bastar Rebellion.

Test Performance Report

Detailed analysis of your answers and performance

Your Score

32

out of 40 marks

Grade: A (Excellent)

Section-wise Performance

Section A: 18/20

Section B: 8/10

Section C: 6/9

Strong Areas

✓ Tribal movements and leaders

✓ Colonial impact on tribals

✓ Key terminology understanding

Improvement Areas

! Tribal livelihood systems

! Specific rebellion details

! Long answer structure

Feedback & Insights

Historical Insight: "Birsa's Golden Age symbolized tribal sovereignty against oppression, becoming a powerful unifying vision."

Excellent understanding of Birsa Munda's movement and its significance in tribal history.

Focus more on the economic aspects of tribal exploitation by dikus in your long answers.

Good grasp of the differences between various tribal livelihood systems.

Answer Key

Q1: b) Outsiders exploiting tribals

Explanation: "Dikus" was a term used by tribal communities for outsiders (moneylenders, traders, landlords) who exploited them.

Q2: b) Hunting-gathering

Explanation: The Khonds of Odisha primarily practiced hunting and gathering as their livelihood.

Q3: a) 1855-56

Explanation: The Santhal Rebellion or Hool took place in 1855-56, led by Sidhu and Kanhu against exploitation.

Q4: b) Munda

Explanation: Birsa Munda was a leader from the Munda tribe in the Chotanagpur region.

Q5: b) Protected tribal land from outsiders

Explanation: The Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 was enacted to protect tribal land rights.

Q6: b) Forced labor without pay

Explanation: Begaar referred to the system of forced labor imposed on tribals.

Q21: British land settlement policies led to loss of tribal lands, displacement, and forced them into becoming landless laborers or sharecroppers. Outsiders easily took over tribal lands legally or illegally.

Q26: Birsa Munda envisioned a "Golden Age" (Satyug) as a time of tribal prosperity, freedom from exploitation, restoration of ancestral land rights, justice, equality, and harmony. This vision inspired tribals to unite against oppression.