Q. Consider the following statements regarding major tribal uprisings in colonial India:
  1. The Kol uprising involved guerrilla tactics using bows and arrows against British and landlords.
  2. The Santhal rebellion (1855–56) was led by Sidhu and Kanhu, resulting in the Santhal Parganas district.
  3. The Munda rebellion was led by Birsa Munda, opposing British land laws and advocating a theocratic state.
  4. The Bhil revolt was a large-scale tribal uprising in the Deccan plateau in the 19th century, led by the Gond community.
Which of the above statements is NOT correct?

Answer: Only 4
Notes: Statement 4 is incorrect: The Bhil revolt involved the Bhil tribe, not the Gond community, and occurred largely in western India, not the Deccan plateau. The other statements accurately reflect the main aspects and leaders of the Kol, Santhal, and Munda tribal uprisings during the colonial era.
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