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Question

The Pagal panthi rebellion was indeed rebellion of:

  1. Bhils
  2. Garos
  3. Gonds
  4. Koliyas

Answer:

Option B: Garos

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Garos”.

The Pagal Panthi movement was a socio-religious movement that turned into a rebellion against the British and zamindars. It primarily involved the Garo and Hajong tribes of the Bengal region.