Here are 10 one-word answer type questions based on the topic “The Blue Rebellion and After”, along with explanations:
1. In which year did the Blue Rebellion take place?
1859
In March 1859, thousands of ryots in Bengal refused to grow indigo, marking the beginning of the Blue Rebellion .
2. Which group of people led the Blue Rebellion?
Ryots
The rebellion was initiated by indigo ryots (peasants) who refused to grow indigo and resisted planters’ demands .
3. What was the primary weapon used by women in the rebellion?
Pots
Women actively participated in the rebellion, using pots, pans, and kitchen implements as weapons against the planters .
4. What was the title of the agents employed by planters to collect rent?
Gomasthas
Gomasthas were agents of the planters who came to collect rent but were beaten up by the ryots during the rebellion .
5. Which group of strongmen was hired by planters to enforce their rule?
Lathiyals
Planters maintained lathiyals (lathi-wielding strongmen) to intimidate and coerce peasants into growing indigo .
6. Which British official issued a notice stating that ryots would not be forced to accept indigo contracts?
Eden
Magistrate Ashley Eden issued a notice supporting the ryots, leading to further encouragement of the rebellion .
7. Which uprising made the British government cautious about suppressing the Blue Rebellion?
1857
After the Revolt of 1857, the British were wary of another large-scale rebellion and hesitated in taking strict actions against the indigo ryots .
8. Which British commission was set up to investigate indigo production?
Indigo
The British government established the Indigo Commission in 1860 to investigate the coercive methods used in indigo cultivation .
9. Which major city’s intellectuals wrote about the plight of ryots?
Calcutta
Intellectuals from Calcutta documented the suffering of ryots and criticized the tyranny of the planters .
10. What decision did the Indigo Commission make about indigo production?
Unprofitable
The Indigo Commission concluded that indigo cultivation was not profitable for ryots and declared they could refuse to grow it in the future .
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