History · Tribal and Poligar Rebellions
Consider the following statements regarding the Poligars' Revolt: Statement I: The Poligars' Revolt was one of the earliest uprisings against British rule in southern India, driven by resistance to heavy land revenue demands. Statement II: The Poligars were local chieftain-administrators who traditionally exercised revenue collection and policing rights, which the British sought to undermine through direct administration. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
- 1Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- 2Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I✓
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
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