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In the early 19th century, Buchanan travelled through the Rajmahal Hills. There were hill folks who lived around the Rajmahal Hills. Identify the hill folks? |
Paharias Santhals Gonds Bhils |
Paharias |
The correct answer is Option (1) → Paharias In the early nineteenth century, Buchanan travelled through the Rajmahal hills. From his description, the hills appeared impenetrable, a zone where few travellers ventured, an area that signified danger. Wherever he went, people were hostile, apprehensive of officials and unwilling to talk to them. From the forests, they collected mahua (a flower) for food, silk cocoons and resin for sale, and wood for charcoal production. The undergrowth that spread like a mat below the trees and the patches of grass that covered the lands left fallow provided pasture for cattle. They lived in hutments within tamarind groves and rested in the shade of mango trees. They considered the entire region as their land, of their identity as well as survival; and they resisted the intrusion of outsiders. |