Which of the following uprisings was primarily linked to protests against a road construction project by the British military?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Jaintia and Garo Rebellion
Explanation:
• The Jaintia and Garo Rebellion (1860–62) was a tribal uprising in present-day Meghalaya.
• The rebellion was triggered by British plans to construct a road through tribal areas which were considered sacred and culturally sensitive.
• Both the Jaintia and Garo tribes opposed British interference in their internal affairs and resource usage.
• The British military suppression of the revolt was intense and marked by resistance from local chieftains.
• The movement reflected early tribal resistance to colonial infrastructure imposition.
Information Booster:
• The Garo Hills remain a strategic region even today due to their geographic significance.
• The rebellion highlighted tensions between traditional tribal autonomy and colonial authority.
Additional Knowledge:
Bhil Rebellion (Option a)
• Tribal revolt in central India, mainly due to economic and administrative changes, not road construction.
Kol Uprising (Option b)
• A revolt in Chotanagpur region against land revenue policies and exploitation, not related to road building.
Mappila Uprisings (Option c)
• Series of peasant revolts in Kerala, largely linked to agrarian grievances and religious tensions.