Match the following options in List 1 correctly with those in List 2:
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List 1 |
List 2 |
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(a) Paharias |
(i) Their life was symbolised by Plough |
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(b) Santhals |
(ii) Rich peasants in Bengal |
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(c) Jotedars |
(iii) Strongman of Zamindar |
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(d) Lathyals |
(iv) Their life was symbolised by hoe |
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4 - (a)- iv, (b)- i, (c)- ii, (d)- iii
The correct match is:
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List 1 |
List 2 |
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(a) Paharias |
(iv) Their life was symbolised by hoe |
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(b) Santhals |
(i) Their life was symbolised by Plough |
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(c) Jotedars |
(ii) Rich peasants in Bengal |
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(d) Lathyals |
(iii) Strongman of Zamindar |
Paharia life was symbolized by the hoe, which they used for shifting cultivation, the settlers (Santhals) came to represent the power of the plough. It was the battle between hoe and plough.
Rich peasants in Bengal were referred to as Jotedars.
Lathyal literally means one who wields the lathi or stick and functioned as a strongman of Zamindar.