Q. What was the main cause of tribal agitation in Jharkhand?
Answer: Exploitation of oppressed people
Notes: The tribal agitation in Jharkhand was primarily caused by exploitation of oppressed tribal populations. This included alienation from ancestral land and forests, which are considered sacred. The 1975 Union Home Ministry study highlighted largescale usurpation of Adivasi land as a key driver. Issues such as underdevelopment, job deprivation, and exploitation by outsiders due to industrialization deepened the unrest. Although deforestation and illegal mining occurred, the fundamental reason was the systemic exploitation of tribal people and their resources.