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Very Short Question and Answers - Rebellion in the Forest - The People of Bastar

Q 1.
Where is Bastar located?

Ans:

Bastar is in the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh, India.

Q 2.
Who were some famous leaders of the forest rebellions?

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Famous leaders include Siddhu, Kanu, Birsa Munda, and Alluri Sitarama Raju.

Q 3.
What do the people of Bastar believe about their land?

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They believe that the Earth gave them their land and they should take care of it.

Q 4.
What fee do villagers pay to take wood from another village's forest?

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Villagers pay a fee called devsari, dand, or man.

Q 5.
What do the headmen of villages in a *pargana* meet to discuss?

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They meet to discuss issues concerning their villages, including forest protection.

Q 6.
Name some communities that live in Bastar.

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Communities in Bastar include Maria Gonds, Muria Gonds, Dhurwas, Bhatras, and Halbas.

Q 7.
What river flows across Bastar?

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The river Indrawati flows across Bastar from east to west.

Q 8.
What geographical feature is located north of the Bastar plateau?

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North of the Bastar plateau is the Chhattisgarh plain.

Q 9.
What do the people of Bastar do during agricultural festivals?

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They make offerings to show respect for the Earth.

Q 10.
Why do some villages employ watchmen?

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Villages employ watchmen to protect their forests.

Q 11.
What is the significance of the 1910 rebellion in Bastar?

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The 1910 rebellion started in the Kanger forest area and spread across the state, marking an important historical event.

Q 12.
How do the villagers take care of their natural resources?

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Each village knows its land boundaries well and takes care of the natural resources within them.

Q 13.
What happens if someone wants to take wood from another village?

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They pay a small fee to the village whose forest they are taking wood from.

Q 14.
What common beliefs do the communities in Bastar share?

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Although they speak various languages, they share common customs and beliefs.

Q 15.
In which year did the Bastar kingdom merge with Kanker kingdom?

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The Bastar kingdom merged with Kanker kingdom in 1947.

Q 16.
How many districts were formed from Bastar in 1998?

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Three districts were formed: Kanker, Bastar, and Dantewada.

Q 17.
When did Bastar become part of Chhattisgarh?

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Bastar became part of Chhattisgarh in 2001.

Q 18.
What is the role of the local community during hunts?

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The headmen of the villages in a pargana meet to discuss issues including forest protection during hunts.

Q 19.
In which state is Bastar located?

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Bastar is located in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Q 20.
How long do the stories of forest leaders resonate in the community?

Ans:

The stories of leaders like Siddhu, Kanu, Birsa Munda, and Alluri Sitarama Raju are shared today in songs and tales.

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