NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
History Chapter 5 Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
Question 3 Page No. 50
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
What accounts for the anger of the tribals against the dikus?
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Tribal anger against ‘dikus’ (outsiders):
1. Land Exploitation: Outsiders seized tribal lands for plantations and settlements without fair compensation, leading to loss of ancestral territories.
2. Cultural Imposition: Dikus enforced their culture, religion, and customs, erasing indigenous traditions and beliefs.
3. Economic Exploitation: Tribals faced low wages, unfair trade, and forced labor in industries, worsening poverty.
4. Social Discrimination: Dikus displayed disrespect, discriminating against tribal customs, causing social tensions.
5. Loss of Autonomy: New laws and governance structures disrupted tribal autonomy and traditional leadership.
6. Exploitative Practices: Tribals experienced coercive work without fair pay, worsening their living conditions.
These injustices fueled tribal resentment and rebellions, such as the Ulgulan, as they sought to protect their rights, culture, and autonomy against oppressive dikus.