Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Who were the 'dikus' as referred to in the context of tribal history?

   1. Tribal leaders
   2. British officials
   3. Non-tribal outsiders
   4. Local farmers
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   Answer: C. Non-tribal outsiders

   'Dikus' referred to non-tribal people who were considered outsiders by the tribal communities because they often exploited and discriminated against tribal people.

2. Which policy by the British affected the traditional forest rights of the tribals?

   1. Forest Acts of the 19th century
   2. Industrial regulation policies
   3. Agricultural comprehensive act
   4. Trade enhancement policies
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   Answer: A. Forest Acts of the 19th century

   The Forest Acts imposed by the British restricted the use of forest resources, heavily impacting the livelihoods of tribal communities as they relied on forests.

3. What type of economic activity was largely impacted by the Forest Acts?

   1. Mining
   2. Agricultural farming
   3. Shifting cultivation
   4. Trade
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   Answer: C. Shifting cultivation

   Shifting cultivation, practiced by tribals, was heavily impacted as their access to forests was restricted, making it difficult to farm on new land.

4. Which event marked the beginning of tribal discontent during British rule?

   1. Introduction of permanent settlement
   2. Invasion by Alexander
   3. Start of the Mughal era
   4. Sepoy Mutiny
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   Answer: A. Introduction of permanent settlement

   Permanent settlement policies interfered with the tribal land rights, starting a cycle of discontent among tribal communities against British rule.

5. What was the role of the 'dikus' in misleading tribal communities?

   1. Offering false promises of wealth
   2. Granting land rights
   3. Protecting them from colonizers
   4. Providing education
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   Answer: A. Offering false promises of wealth

   'Dikus' would often mislead tribal communities by offering false promises of wealth and prosperity to exploit their labor or resources.

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