Prelims 2018 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 51
After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?<br/>1. The territories called 'Santhal Paraganas' were created.<br/>2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
Both 1 and 2
1. Santhal Paraganas were created — Correct. After the Santhal Hul (1855–56), the British carved out a separate administrative unit called Santhal Parganas to better control and administer the area.
2. Transfer of Santhal land to non-Santhals became illegal — Correct. The colonial government later introduced protective tenancy/land measures in the region to restrict transfer of tribal land to outsiders (dikus).
Therefore, both 1 and 2 are correct.