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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 15

Who were the leaders of the Santhal Rebellion?

  1. Sidhu and Kanhu
  2. Gaurakshini Bhagat and Keshav Chandra Roy
  3. Shambhunath Pal and Kora Malaya
  4. Jatra Bhagat and Balram Bhagat
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (A) Sidhu and Kanhu

Explanation

Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the Santhal Hul (1855–56) in the Rajmahal hills against zamindars and the British.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: the brothers led the 1855–56 Santhal Hul.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: not the Santhal leaders.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: not the Santhal leaders.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Jatra Bhagat led the Tana Bhagat movement.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.