The correct answer is: D. Both (A) and (B)
The Santhal Uprising was a major tribal revolt against British East India Company rule in the Indian subcontinent. It took place in the Santhal Parganas region of Jharkhand, India, from 1855 to 1856. The uprising was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, two Santhal brothers. The rebels were motivated by a number of factors, including economic exploitation, religious discrimination, and forced labor. The uprising was ultimately unsuccessful, but it had a significant impact on British colonial policy in India.
The Bhumij Movement was a tribal revolt against British East India Company rule in the Indian subcontinent. It took place in the Bhumij region of West Bengal, India, from 1831 to 1832. The uprising was led by Ganga Narayan Singh, a Bhumij leader. The rebels were motivated by a number of factors, including economic exploitation, religious discrimination, and forced labor. The uprising was ultimately unsuccessful, but it had a significant impact on British colonial policy in India.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Santhal Uprising was led by Sidhu and Kanhu. This is true. The Santhal Uprising was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, two Santhal brothers.
- Option B: Bhumij Movement was led by Ganga Narayan. This is also true. The Bhumij Movement was led by Ganga Narayan Singh, a Bhumij leader.
- Option C: None of the above. This is not true. Both the Santhal Uprising and the Bhumij Movement were led by tribal leaders.
- Option D: Both (A) and (B). This is the correct answer. Both the Santhal Uprising and the Bhumij Movement were led by tribal leaders.