:Consider the following statements with reference to Birsa Munda:1. Bi...
Birsa was born in the mid-1870s. The son of a poor father, he grew up around the forests of Bohonda. Birsa went to the local missionary school, and listened to the sermons of missionaries. Later Birsa also spent some time in the company of a prominent Vaishnav preacher. He wore the sacred thread, and began to value the importance of purity and piety. So, statement 1 is correct.
As the movement spread the British officials decided to act. They arrested Birsa in 1895, convicted him on charges of rioting and jailed him for two years. When Birsa was released in 1897 he began touring the villages to gather support. He used traditional symbols and language to rouse people, urging them to destroy “Ravana”. They attacked police stations and churches, and raided the property of moneylenders and zamindars. They raised the white flag as a symbol of Birsa Raj. So, statement 2 is not correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a).
:Consider the following statements with reference to Birsa Munda:1. Bi...
The correct answer is option 'A' - 1 only.
Birsa Munda was a tribal leader and a freedom fighter who fought against British colonialism in India during the late 19th century. He played a significant role in mobilizing the tribal communities of Jharkhand region to resist the oppressive policies of the British Raj.
Statement 1: Birsa was influenced personally by Christian missionaries as well as Vaishnava preachings.
- Birsa Munda was born into a tribal family in the Chota Nagpur plateau region of present-day Jharkhand. During his childhood, he came into contact with Christian missionaries who were involved in social welfare activities and providing education to the tribal communities.
- Birsa was influenced by the teachings of Christianity and adopted some Christian practices. He was also influenced by the Vaishnava teachings which emphasized social equality and the importance of serving the poor and oppressed.
- However, it is important to note that while Birsa was influenced by these teachings, he developed his own unique ideology and movement that blended elements of tribal traditions, animism, and social justice.
Statement 2: People raised the white flag as a symbol of Birsa Raj and led a peaceful protest against the British Raj.
- Birsa Munda's movement, known as the Birsa Raj, aimed at establishing a tribal state that would be free from the exploitation and oppression of the British Raj.
- The followers of Birsa Munda raised a white flag as a symbol of their movement and resistance. The flag represented Birsa Raj and was used to mobilize the tribal communities and unite them against the British.
- While the movement led by Birsa Munda involved protests and resistance against the British Raj, it was not entirely peaceful. There were instances of armed resistance and clashes with the British authorities.
In conclusion, statement 1 is correct as Birsa Munda was influenced by both Christian missionaries and Vaishnava preachings. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the protests led by Birsa Munda were not entirely peaceful, and there were instances of armed resistance against the British Raj.
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