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Download Solution PDFWhere did the revolt of Birsa Munda take place?
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Option 3 : Ranchi
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 3.
Key Points
- The Birsa Munda revolt (1899–1900) took place in the Chotanagpur plateau, particularly around Ranchi (present-day Jharkhand). Hence option 3 is correct.
- It was a tribal uprising led by Birsa Munda, aimed at resisting the exploitation of the Munda tribe by British colonial rulers and local landlords.
- The movement is also known as the Ulgulan (The Great Rebellion).
Additional Information
- Champaran is known for the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) led by Mahatma Gandhi.
- Ballia is known for its role in the 1942 Quit India Movement.
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