Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. The British encouraged forest clearance, and zamindars and jotedars turned uncultivated lands into rice fields. b. The lower Rajmahal Hills were taken over by Santhal settlers with the support of the Company by 1780. c. A large area of land was demarcated as Damin-i-Koh and was declared to be the land of the Santhals by 1832.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this statement is incorrect. The Company and zamindars supported the Santhal settlement in Jangal Mahals.

Keep practicing — related questions