Santhal villages in Damin-i-Koh grew from 40 in 1838 to how many by 1851?
A1,400
B1,550
C1,473
D1,047
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1,473
1. Population rose from 3,000 to over 82,000.
2. Villages reached 1,473 by 1851.
3. Company revenue grew too.
_Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History Part III, Theme 10, Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives._
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