Question

Assertion (A): The Santhals were given land and persuaded to settle in the rocky upper part of Rajmahal Hills.

Reason (R): The British perceived Paharias and Santhals as ideal settlers.

विकल्प

• Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

• (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct.

Answer 1

(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

Explanation:

The British settled the Santhals in the rocky upper Rajmahal Hills to clear forests and farm the land. They did not see both Paharias and Santhals as ideal settlers Paharias resisted control, while Santhals were viewed as more suitable for cultivation.