Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Santhal Rebellion was caused due to a dispute over religious practices between Santhals and British missionaries.
2.Sido Murmu was the leader of Santhal Rebellion.
3.The Santhals employed guerrilla warfare tactics during their rebellion against British forces.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Santhal Rebellion was caused due to the economic exploitation and oppression faced by the Santhals at the hands of British authorities, zamindars (landlords), and moneylenders.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Santhal Rebellion was led by four brothers—Sido, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu. The Santhals used guerrilla warfare tactics, targeting zamindars, moneylenders, and British collaborators during their rebellion.
Source: AIR
