Q81
Who was the pioneer of Kharwar Movement?
A.
Bhagirath Manjhi
AnswerB.
Bhukhan Singh
C.
Dukhan Singh
D.
Kanhu Murmu
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Bhagirath Manjhi was the pioneer of the Kharwar movement, which began in 1884 in response to injustices such as excessive rack rents and the eviction of village headmen. In 1800, Bhukhan Singh led the Chero uprising in Palamu, Jharkhand, on Rajah Shiv Prasad Singh's domain.