Tilka Manjhi

Here are 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the life, struggle, and legacy of Tilka Manjhi:

Question 1:

Where was Tilka Manjhi born?

A) Patna, Bihar

B) Bhagalpur, Bihar

C) Kolkata, West Bengal

D) Ranchi, Jharkhand

Answer: B) Bhagalpur, Bihar

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi was born in Sultanabad, Bhagalpur district of Bihar, which is a significant area for the Santhal community.

Question 2:

What was Tilka Manjhi's real name?

A) Jabra Paharia

B) Rama Manjhi

C) Sidhu Murmu

D) Kanhu Murmu

Answer: A) Jabra Paharia

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi's real name was Jabra Paharia, which was later changed to 'Tilka Manjhi' by British rulers.

Question 3:

When did Tilka Manjhi start his rebellion?

A) 1771

B) 1857

C) 1784

D) 1764

Answer: A) 1771

Explanation: In 1771, Tilka Manjhi began his rebellion against the British from the forests of Bihar.

Question 4:

Which tribe was Tilka Manjhi associated with?

A) Munda

B) Santhal

C) Ho

D) Khasi

Answer: B) Santhal

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi was from the Santhal tribe, primarily residing in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Question 5:

How did Tilka Manjhi die?

A) In battle

B) Due to illness

C) By hanging

D) Assassinated

Answer: C) By hanging

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi was arrested by the British in 1784 and later executed by hanging.

Question 6:

What type of rebellion did Tilka Manjhi lead?

A) Open warfare

B) Guerilla warfare

C) Political movement

D) Peaceful protest

Answer: B) Guerilla warfare

Explanation: His strategy was based on guerilla warfare, utilizing the forests to launch attacks against the British.

Question 7:

Against which company did Tilka Manjhi fight?

A) Dutch East India Company

B) British East India Company

C) French East India Company

D) Portuguese East India Company

Answer: B) British East India Company

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi rebelled against the British East India Company.

Question 8:

Which movement was led by Tilka Manjhi?

A) Santhal Hul

B) Kol Rebellion

C) Munda Uprising

D) Khond Rebellion

Answer: A) Santhal Hul

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi led the Santhal Hul, one of the first armed rebellions by the Santhals.

Question 9:

What was the main cause of Tilka Manjhi's rebellion?

A) Religious freedom

B) Land rights

C) Right to education

D) Trade rights

Answer: B) Land rights

Explanation: The rebellion was primarily against British encroachment on Santhal lands.

Question 10:

After his martyrdom, what title was bestowed upon Tilka Manjhi?

A) Maharaja

B) Shaheed

C) Baba

D) Veer

Answer: C) Baba

Explanation: In the Santhal community, Tilka Manjhi is revered as 'Baba'.

Question 11:

In which year did Tilka Manjhi loot the British treasury?

A) 1770

B) 1771

C) 1784

D) 1857

Answer: A) 1770

Explanation: During the severe famine of 1770, Tilka Manjhi looted British wealth and distributed it among the poor.

Question 12:

From where did Tilka Manjhi's rebellion start?

A) Delhi

B) Mumbai

C) Kolkata

D) Forests of Bhagalpur

Answer: D) Forests of Bhagalpur

Explanation: His rebellion started from the forests around Bhagalpur, his birthplace.

Question 13:

What is organized in memory of Tilka Manjhi?

A) Sports competition

B) Music festival

C) Birthday and Martyrdom Day

D) Fashion show

Answer: C) Birthday and Martyrdom Day

Explanation: His birthday and martyrdom day are celebrated with special events.

Question 14:

What was established in memory of Tilka Manjhi after his sacrifice?

A) School

B) Memorial

C) Hospital

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation: Schools, memorials, and hospitals have been built in memory of Tilka Manjhi.

Question 15:

How many years before the 1857 First War of Independence did Tilka Manjhi's rebellion begin?

A) 50

B) 60

C) 80

D) 100

Answer: C) 80

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi's rebellion started about 80 years before the 1857 First War of Independence.

Question 16:

Which state did not exist during Tilka Manjhi's time?

A) Bihar

B) Jharkhand

C) Bengal

D) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: B) Jharkhand

Explanation: Jharkhand was formed in 2000, while Tilka Manjhi lived in the 18th century.

Question 17:

What was the main goal of Tilka Manjhi's struggle?

A) Social reform

B) Political freedom

C) Religious freedom

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation: His struggle was not only for political freedom but also for social reform and religious freedom.

Question 18:

What is a central aspect of Tilka Manjhi's culture?

A) Agriculture

B) Hunting

C) Nature worship

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation: In the Santhal community, agriculture, hunting, and nature worship are all significant.

Question 19:

Which community was most influenced by Tilka Manjhi's struggle?

A) Muslim

B) Hindu

C) Santhal

D) Sikh

Answer: C) Santhal

Explanation: His struggle was for the Santhal community, which was most directly influenced by it.

Question 20:

In what cultural medium is Tilka Manjhi remembered after his sacrifice?

A) Folk songs

B) Film

C) Drama

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation: Tilka Manjhi's memory is kept alive through folk songs, films, dramas, and other cultural mediums.