Tana Bhagat movement of freedom fight

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Tana Bhagat movement?

1. Tana Bhagats is a tribal community in Harayana.
2. They used non-violence methods for opposing British.
- Published on 30 Nov 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 2
 
- Tana Bhagats is a tribal community in Indian state of Jharkhand. They are related to historical Tana Bhagat movement(1914).
- Tana Bhagats were formed by Oaron saints Jatra Bhagat and Turia Bhagat. The Tana Bhagats opposed the taxes imposed on them by the British and they staged a Satyagraha (civil disobedience movement) even before Gandhi's satyagraha movement.
- In its earlier phase it was called as Kurukh Dharam. Kurukh is literally the Original religion of the Oraons.
- The movement was anti-Zamindhari, anti-missionary, anti-British. Tana Bhagats are followers of Mahatma Gandhi, and believs in Ahimsa(Non-violence)

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