Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

The Paika Rebellion arose from the disruption of Khurda’s established political, military and economic order.

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Company conquered Odisha and dethroned the Raja of Khurda.
  2. Paikas lost the prestige and privileges attached to their hereditary service.
  3. Bakshi Jagabandhu’s estate of Killa Rorang was taken over by the Company.
  4. The arrival of Khonds from Gumsur provided the immediate spark in 1817.

How many of the above statements support the assertion?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
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