UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

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:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

After the Santhal Hul (1855-56), the British carved out the Santhal Parganas as a separate district and later enacted tenancy laws (Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act) that barred transfer of Santhal land to non-Santhals.

Topics: history, modern india, santhal rebellion aftermath, tribal and peasant movements