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5. What tribe did undertake the most massive revolt in the Chota Nagpur region?
6. Where was Birsa Munda born?

E. Answer the questions in brief :
1. What is the slash and burn technique of farming?
2. What changes occurred in the tribal economies as a result of the British interference?

3. When did the first major tribal revolt begin?
4. Who was Birsa Munda? Why did he turn against the British?
5. Describe the Santhal revolt in 1855-56.
6. Give a brief account of the revolt of Khasis.

F. Answer the questions in detail :
1. What were the chief causes of the tribal revolts?
2. Describe the lifestyle, culture and economy of the tribal societies.
3. What was the chief characteristic of the tribal revolts?

4. How was the Santhal revolt a powerful protest against the British?
5. What was Birsa Munda’s contribution in Munda revolt? What were its effects?
6. Briefly describe the tribal revolts in the north-east regions. What were their outcomes?

1. What efforts are made by the government to improve the condition of tribals today?
2. What are the problems facing by the tribals even today in India?

Criminal Tribes Act

The Criminal Tribes Act 1871 came into force with the assent of the Governor-General of India on 12
October 1871. Under the act, ethnic or social communities in India which were defined as “addicted to
the systematic commission of non-bailable offences” such as thefts, were systematically registered by
the government. Since they were described as ‘habitually criminal’, restrictions on their movements
were also imposed; adult male members of such groups were forced to report weekly to the local
police.

Colonialism and Tribal Societies
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