Q. Consider the following statements regarding the taxes responsible for the Rampa Rebellion of 1879:- Chigurupannu was the tax levied by toddy contractors on tribals, allowing them to draw toddy only after its payment.
- The Mansabadar responsible for law and order imposed an additional levy called Modalupannu.
- Modalupannu amounted to half or two-thirds of Chigurupannu.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
All are correct statements
Notes: All statements given are correct regarding the taxes that contributed to the Rampa Rebellion of 1879.
- Chigurupannu was indeed a tax imposed by toddy contractors on the tribal population; access to toddy depended on this payment.
- The Mansabadar, charged with local administration and order, introduced an extra tax called Modalupannu.
- This Modalupannu tax was set at either half or two-thirds the value of the Chigurupannu, further increasing the financial burden.
The layered and exploitative taxation system was a major grievance, provoking tribal unrest and leading to the rebellion.