UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

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     Who among the following were called "Kukas"?

    A) Nirankari

    B) Namdhari

    C) Tribal people from Afghanistan

    D) Fugitives in Sindh region

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The word Kuka is derived from the Punjabi expression 'kook', meaning a cry. Since the Namdharis often developed emotions, screamed and shouted, took turbans in their hands and hair streaming in the air hence called 'Kukas' or the shouters.


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