01 Why was the Damin-i-Koh region important in the Santhal Hul?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It became the main base of Santhal unrest
Explanation: The direct answer is A: Damin-i-Koh became the main base or region of Santhal unrest. In the nineteenth century, the Santhals were settled in this forested area, but land pressure, revenue demands, moneylenders, zamindars, and colonial officials created serious exploitation and anger. The reasoning is geographical and historical: the community lived and worked in the region; oppressive arrangements affected them there; leaders such as Sidhu and Kanhu mobilised Santhals; the rebellion known as the Santhal Hul spread from this area. Option A is correct because it identifies the region connected with the uprising. Option B is wrong because the Dandi March was a 1930 salt protest led by Gandhi in western India. Option C is wrong because the Simon Commission belonged to a later constitutional controversy and was not formed in Damin-i-Koh. Option D is wrong because the Quit India resolution belongs to 1942 and a different national movement. Memory cue: Santhal Hul—Santhals and Damin-i-Koh.