Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
AIntroduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products
BInfluence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
CRise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
DThe complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 (GS-I, Set A), Q.55. Official answer key: C.
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