Question

In South Bihar, the locals have a common resentment against migrant traders and moneylenders. What are these migrant groups known as?

• A. Nakarattars
• B. Adivasis
• C. Dikus
• D. Oraons

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The resentment among locals in South Bihar towards migrant traders and moneylenders is directed at groups known as the Dikus. This term is used to refer to outsiders or foreigners who are seen as exploiters within local communities. The other options listed are: 

• Nakarattars: A mercantile community primarily in Tamil Nadu, not specifically associated with South Bihar.
• Adivasis: Indigenous people of India, often victims of exploitation rather than the exploiters.
• Oraons: An ethnic group in India but not identified as migrant traders or moneylenders in the context of South Bihar.

Thus, the correct answer is Dikus, as they represent the alien entities involved in economic activities that are resented by the local population.

 

Answer 2

In South Bihar, the local resentment against migrant traders and moneylenders is directed towards a group known as the Dikus. The term Dikus refers to outsiders or migrants who are seen as exploiters by the local population, particularly in tribal areas. These groups were often associated with economic exploitation, including charging high interest rates as moneylenders and engaging in trade that locals felt was unfair or exploitative.

Let's review the other options:

1. Nakarattars - The Nakarattars were a wealthy trading community from southern India, but they are not the group associated with the resentment in South Bihar.

2. Adivasis - Adivasis refers to the indigenous tribal people of India, and while they may have had conflicts with migrant groups, they are not the groups causing the resentment described in this context.

4. Oraons - The Oraons are a tribal community found in central and eastern India, including Bihar, but they are not the group referred to in this specific context of resentment against migrant traders and moneylenders.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 3: Dikus.