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:
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2Correct
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The Santhal Uprising (1855-56) was a significant tribal revolt against British colonial and zamindari exploitation. After the uprising was suppressed, the British government took several measures to address the grievances and prevent future insurrections. These measures included:
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Creation of 'Santhal Paraganas': The territories predominantly inhabited by Santhals were carved out and designated as 'Santhal Paraganas' by the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act of 1876. This creation aimed to provide a separate administrative unit to manage tribal affairs more effectively and protect their land rights.
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Restriction on Land Transfer: It was made illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal. This was a crucial protective measure to prevent the alienation of tribal land to outsiders (moneylenders, zamindars, etc.), which had been a major cause of the uprising.
Therefore, both statements are correct as they represent key administrative and legal reforms implemented by the colonial government in the aftermath of the Santhal Uprising.

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