Santhals are a tribal group who inhabited forests in Eastern India.
Which of the following statements is applicable to the Santhals during the colonial period?
P: In the early to mid-nineteenth century they were invited to become settled agriculturalists and given land grants.
Q: By the mid-nineteenth century, their population and area under cultivation expanded.
R: They led a non-violent protest against the British who imposed heavy taxes on them.
S: They successfully got the British to fulfil their demands in 1855-56.
(a) P and Q only
(b) Q and R only
(c) R and S only
(d) P and S only
