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19th-century popular risings: Which group did <em>not</em> revolt in the 1820s? Consider major uprisings of Bhils, Ahoms, and Ramosis in the 1820s. Choose the correct option.

Q: 19th-century popular risings: Which group did not revolt in the 1820s? Consider major uprisings of Bhils, Ahoms, and Ramosis in the 1820s. Choose the correct option.

Given data Question focuses on the 1820s decade. Reasoning Bhils (c. 1818–1831), Ahoms (1828) and Ramosis (1822–1829) had uprisings in/around the 1820s. The Santhal rebellion occurred much later in 1855–56, not in the 1820s. Final Answer Santhals

Difficulty: Easy

Bhils
Ahoms
Ramosis
Santhals

Correct Answer: Santhals

Explanation:

Given data

Question focuses on the 1820s decade.

Reasoning
Bhils (c. 1818–1831), Ahoms (1828) and Ramosis (1822–1829) had uprisings in/around the 1820s. The Santhal rebellion occurred much later in 1855–56, not in the 1820s.

Final Answer
Santhals

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