Q. With reference to the Santhal Rebellion of 1855–56, consider the following statements:
1.The rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu.
2.One of the major causes of the rebellion was the imposition of forced labour and exploitation through high-interest loans by moneylenders.
3.The British responded by creating a separate administrative unit called Santhal Parganas and later passed the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act, 1876.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the Santhal Rebellion and declared autonomy over the region between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal.
- The Santhals were exploited through forced labour and high-interest loans from moneylenders, contributing to the uprising.
- The British created Santhal Parganas in 1856 and passed the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act in 1876 to protect tribal land rights.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
