Examkin

Question

Difficulty: HardState History and Historical Movements

With reference to the Rampa Rebellion (1922–1924) in the Agency tracts of the Madras Presidency (present-day Andhra Pradesh), consider the following statements:

1. The rebellion was primarily triggered by the oppressive enforcement of the Madras Forest Act of 1882, which restricted traditional podu (shifting) cultivation and tribal access to forest resources.
2. The movement was led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, who mobilized tribal communities and employed effective guerrilla warfare tactics against colonial police forces.
3. The rebellion was officially organized and directed as an armed wing of the central Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    3 only
  3. C
    2 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2, and 3

Answer

The statements asserting that the rebellion was triggered by the Madras Forest Act of 1882 and spearheaded by Alluri Sitarama Raju using guerrilla tactics are correct (1 and 2 only).
The Rampa Rebellion (1922–1924) in Andhra Pradesh was a major tribal uprising against the British Raj. The colonial administration restricted the tribal population's access to forests and banned podu (shifting) cultivation under the Madras Forest Act of 1882. Alluri Sitarama Raju led the tribal insurgents, conducting successful guerrilla warfare against police outposts in the Agency regions. However, the movement operated independently of the Indian National Congress leadership.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding the cause of the rebellion.
Statement 1 is correct. The Rampa Rebellion of 1922–1924 was caused by severe grievances of the Koya and Kondadora tribals against the Madras Forest Act of 1882, which curtailed their customary rights over forest produce and podu (shifting) agriculture.
Establishing the economic and socio-legal trigger of the regional uprising.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding leadership and tactics.
Statement 2 is correct. Alluri Sitarama Raju organized the tribal people into a cohesive fighting force and carried out surprise guerrilla raids on police stations (such as Chintapalle, Rampa Chodavaram, and Addateegala) to capture arms and ammunition.
Evaluating the tactical nature and leadership of the historical movement.
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding organizational affiliation with the Indian National Congress.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Although Raju admired Mahatma Gandhi and encouraged tribals to wear khadi and give up liquor, the rebellion was an independent armed tribal uprising and was not officially organized, sanctioned, or directed by the Indian National Congress.
Distinguishing between independent regional tribal uprisings and official Congress mass movements.

Key Concept

Rampa Rebellion (1922–1924) under Alluri Sitarama Raju
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Rate this question

Topics

State History and Historical Movements

More questions from this topic