2018 · Modern HistoryPrevious Year Question
Q51.
After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 1. The territories called 'Santhal Paraganas' were created. 2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer

C

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: After the Santhal Revolt (1855-56), the Santhal Pargana was created, carving out 5,500 square miles from the districts of Bhagalpur and Birbhum. Statement 2 is correct: To protect the economic basis of Santhal society, special regulations governed transfer of land. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.