Where did the revolt of Birsa Munda take place?

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  1. Champaran
  2. Ballia
  3. Ranchi
  4. None of the above

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Option 3 : Ranchi
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The 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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