UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

With reference to the history of India, 'Ulgulan' or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

  1. The Revolt of 1857
  2. The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
  3. The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
  4. Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900

Answer

Correct Answer

Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900

Explanation

Ulgulan (Great Tumult) was the Munda uprising led by Birsa Munda in 1899-1900 in the Ranchi region.

Topics: birsa munda - ulgulan, history, modern india, tribal & peasant movements