Modern History
2018
Revolt of 1857
After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?
- The territories called ‘Santhal Paraganas’ were created.
- It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
B.2 only
A.1 only
D.Neither 1 nor 2
C.Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer: Option C
Following the Santhal Uprising, the British government took several measures to address tribal grievances:
Statement 1: Recognizing the distinct tribal culture and identity, the areas inhabited by the Santhals were formed into a separate administrative unit called the Santhal Parganas.
Statement 2: To protect tribal land from exploitation by outsiders (dikus), the British government enacted laws that prohibited the transfer of land from a Santhal to a non-Santhal.
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is correct. Hence, both statements are correct.
Sources:
- 8th NCERT History
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