The British authorities invited the Santhals to settle in the Rajmahal Hills. Choose the correct statements-

A. They were the original inhabitants of the Rajmahal Hills

B. They were eager to adopt settled agriculture

C. They were very powerful zamindars

D. The Santhals forced the Paharias to move deeper into the hills, as the British wanted.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B and D Only

The British authorities invited the Santhals to settle in the Rajmahal Hills as they were eager to adopt settled agriculture and the Santhals forced the Paharias to move deeper into the hills, as the British wanted.