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:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. Following the suppression of the Santhal Uprising (1855-56), the British colonial government realized the need for administrative changes to address the grievances that led to the rebellion. By Act XXXVII of 1855, the district of 'Santhal Parganas' was created, carving out territories from Bhagalpur and Birbhum districts, to be administered under special laws.
2. Statement 2 is correct. As part of the special administrative and legal framework established for the Santhal Parganas, laws were enacted (like the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act later) to protect Santhal land ownership. These regulations made it illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal without permission, aiming to prevent the exploitation and land alienation that had been major causes of the uprising.
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