Roots of which of the following revolts lied in the fact that the British deprived the tribals of their traditional rights over the toddy trees?​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Koya revolt

Explanation:

• The Koya Revolt (also known as the Koya Rebellion) was rooted in the British deprivation of tribal rights, specifically over the toddy trees.
• The Koya tribes, primarily from modern-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, traditionally used the toddy trees for tapping toddy (a fermented drink), which was an important part of their livelihood.
• The British administration imposed heavy taxes and restrictions on the collection and use of toddy, which led to significant unrest among the Koya tribes.

Information Booster:

• The Koya Revolt occurred around 1950 in the Eastern Ghats, where the tribals faced economic hardships due to the British policies.
• The rebellion was a part of the larger tribal resistance movements against the British rule, which were sparked by the denial of traditional rights over resources that the tribals had used for centuries.

Additional Knowledge:

• Option A: Manjhi Revolt
• Incorrect. The Manjhi Revolt was based on issues like land alienation and exploitation by moneylenders, not the deprivation of toddy tree rights.
• Option B: Telanga Kharia Revolt
• Incorrect. This revolt involved the Kharia tribe, focusing more on land issues and taxation rather than the specific issue of toddy tree rights.
• Option C: Khasi Rebellion
• Incorrect. The Khasi Rebellion in Meghalaya was largely a reaction against British territorial control and administration, not specifically about toddy trees.