Ans: B

Exp:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The primary cause of the Sanyasi rebellion was not the restrictions imposed on visits to holy places. The rebellion was mainly driven by socio-economic factors such as agrarian distress, discontent with the policies of the British East India Company and grievances related to land revenue and taxation.

Statement 2 is correct: Sanyasis participated in acts of violence during the rebellion which involved raiding the company’s factories and state treasuries. The rebellion also involved various forms of protest and resistance against the British administration and its policies.

Statement 3 is correct: Kena Sarkar and Dirji Narayan were indeed prominent leaders of the Sanyasi rebellion. Kena Sarkar, also known as Krishna Chandra Bhattacharya, was a sanyasi leader who mobilised a significant number of followers. Dirji Narayan, a sanyasi leader from the district of Nadia, was also involved in the rebellion.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Hindus and Muslims did participate alongside each other in the Sanyasi rebellion. The movement witnessed participation from people of different religious backgrounds, including both Hindus and Muslims. The rebellion had a broad base of support, cutting across religious lines.

Ans: B

Exp:

Option A is incorrect: It does not accurately represent the nature of civil rebellions in India. While there have been instances of public uprisings, civil rebellions in India were typically driven by deeper socio-economic and political issues and many were spontaneous rather than being entirely planned.

Option B is correct: Economic grievances and social inequality have been significant factors that led to Civil rebellions throughout history. Examples include the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as the First War of Independence), which arose due to economic exploitation, social discrimination and cultural grievances against the British colonial rule.

Option C is incorrect: While some Civil movements in India have had Political leaders with specific agenda, it is not accurate to claim that civil rebellions were often led by Political leaders. Civil rebellions in India were often grassroot movements and emerged as a collective response to societal injustices rather than being orchestrated by individual leaders.

Option D is incorrect: Civil rebellions in India have had long-lasting impacts on society and governance. For instance, the Quit India Movement in 1942 was a major civil rebellion against British colonial rule and played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence.

Ans: B

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: The Kol Uprising of 1831-32 was indeed a response to the expansion of British rule and the transfer of their lands to outsiders, often referred to as Suds.

Statement 2 is correct: Buddho Bhagat was one of the prominent leaders of the Kol Uprising. He played a significant role in organising and mobilising the Kol tribals against the British administration.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Kol Uprising was not a peaceful movement that resorted to legal battles. It was an armed uprising by the Kol tribals against the British authorities, driven by grievances related to land alienation and oppressive revenue policies.

Ans: B

Exp:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Poligar system did not come to a violent end with the conclusion of the rebellions, nor was it replaced by the Ryotwari settlement. It was replaced with Zamindari settlement in some areas. The Poligar system continued in certain areas, but the British administration strengthened their control over the Poligars and their territories.

Statement 2 is correct: The Poligar rebellions were characterised by armed resistance and guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the Poligars (feudal chieftains) and their followers against the British forces. The rebels adopted hit-and-run tactics and utilised the rugged terrain of their regions to their advantage.

Statement 3 is correct: Veerapandiya Kattabomman was one of the main leaders of the Poligar rebellion. He played a prominent role in organising and leading the resistance against British rule in the Panchalankurichi region.

Ans: C 

Exp:

Option A is correct: The Revolt of 1857 increased the resentment among the Indian people against the British due to various reasons, including social, cultural, economic, and political grievances.

Option B is correct: Following the Revolt of 1857, the British took measures to restructure the Indian Army and its recruitment policies. They reduced the reliance on sepoys (Indian soldiers) and increased the number of British troops to prevent such uprisings in the future.

Option C is incorrect: The Azamgarh Proclamation was not a declaration by the British to limit the economic growth of India. 

The Azamgarh Proclamation was authored mostly by Firoz Shah, the grandson of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II. The English translation of the manifesto was published in the Central Delhi district of Delhi, by the Delhi Gazette on September 29, 1857. The manifesto provides a detailed list of the different grievances of different sections of the society against the unjust colonial rule, and asserts the ability of the Mughals to establish their suzerainty over India.

Option D is correct: The Revolt of 1857 had a profound impact on the Indian nationalist movement. Although the revolt itself was not successful in achieving independence, it served as a significant catalyst for future struggles against British colonialism. It fueled a sense of nationalism and paved the way for organised movements for independence in the years to come.

Therefore, option C is the statement that does not accurately describe the effect of the Revolt of 1857.