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Statewise GK · Q81

Jharkhand GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 81

Q81

Who was the pioneer of Kharwar Movement?

A.
Bhagirath Manjhi
Answer
B.
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.