Question 2 - Past Year Questions - 3 Marks - Chapter 2 Class 10 History - Nationalism in India - History

This question was asked in [CBSE SQP-2020-21] 

Describe the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in Andhra Pradesh during 1920s. 

Answer:

Points to Remember

Role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in the Gudem hills  of Andhra Pradesh 

1. Alluri Sitaram Raju claimed he had special powers.
2. He could survive bullet shots .
3. He was an incarnation of God .
4. Persuaded people to wear Khadi
5. India could be liberated only by the use of force.
6. Guerrilla warfare for achieving swaraj.

Answer to be written in the exam

1. Alluri Sitaram Raju claimed that he had a variety of special powers ; he could make correct astrological predictions and heal people .
2. He claimed that he could even survive bullet shots .
3. Captivated by Raju , the rebels proclaimed that he was an incarnation of God .
4. Raju talked of the greatness of Mahatma Gandhi , Raju was inspired by the Non-cooperation Movement.
5. Gudem rebels attacked the police stations , attempted to kill British officials and carried on guerrilla warfare for achieving swaraj.

Use any 3 points and elaborate on them