In the early nineteenth century, __________ travelled through the Rajmahal Hills.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Francis Buchanan
In the early nineteenth century, Francis Buchanan travelled through the Rajmahal hills; to him the hills appeared impenetrable, a zone where few travellers ventured.
NCERT (2026-27): “2.1 In the hills of Rajmahal … 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. In many instances they deserted their villages and absconded.…”
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