Q. With reference to the Manki-Munda System, consider the following statements:
1.It is an indigenous governance system of Santhal people of central India.
2.Traditionally, the system has been responsible for revenue or land-related issues in their areas.
3.The head of the pidh (a group of 10-15 villages) is known as Munda in this system.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: All are incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect: Manki-Munda system is the indigenous governance system of Ho tribes of Jharkhand’s Kolhan region.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Manki and Munda had no responsibilities for revenue or land-related issues. The system was purely an internal, self-governing mechanism, with no sovereign authority outside or the concept of paying taxes.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Manki heads the pidh, which generally consists of 8 to 15 villages. If cases were not resolved by the Munda, they moved upwards to the Manki.
Source: IE
