Among the followers of Birsa were the tribals of Santhals and _____ tribes.
State whether true or false:
(a) Jhum cultivators plough the land and sow seeds.
(b) Cocoons were bought from the Santhals and sold by the traders at five times the purchase price.
(c) Birsa urged his followers to purify themselves, give up drinking liquor and stop believing in witchcraft and sorcery.
(d) The British wanted to preserve the tribal way of life.
57. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Tribal Carnival’.
i. Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote a sense of inclusiveness amongst the tribes, organizes the ‘National tribal carnival’
ii. The carnival promotes the tribal life relating to culture, tradition, customs and their skills for a holistic development of the Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?