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History question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Consider the following statements about the Tribal Freedom Fighters.

I. Tilka Majhi mobilized the Pahadia tribe to which he belonged and raided the Company treasury.
II. Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu from the Santhal community led the Santhal in the Hul rebellion.
III. Malati Mem of the Tea-garden community strictly opposed Mahatma Gandhi's satyagraha movement.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — I and II only
Analysis of the Statements
Statement I is Correct: Tilka Majhi (also known as Jabra Pahadia) was one of the earliest tribal leaders to take up arms against British rule. Between 1771 and 1784, he mobilized the Pahadia tribe in the Rajmahal Hills to resist the East India Company's land grabs and exploitative taxes, famously raiding their treasuries.

Statement II is Correct: The Santhal Rebellion (Hul) of 1855–56 was led by the brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. It was a massive uprising in the "Damin-i-Koh" region against the oppressive zamindari system and British colonial policies.

Statement III is Incorrect: Malati Mem (also known as Malati Orang) was a prominent leader from the Tea-garden community in Assam. Contrary to the statement, she was a supporter of Mahatma Gandhi. She actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921 and was martyred while protesting against the British opium and liquor trade, making her one of the earliest woman martyrs of the movement in Assam.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Jr. Assistant
Year 2026
Subject History
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