The correct option is Option 1. In News • In 1817, around 400 Khond tribesmen participated in Bakshi Jagabandhu’s uprising against the British. The rebellion also witnessed local support from Banapur villagers and was primarily led by the Paika retainers of Khurda. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Khonds: The Khonds, a tribal group from Odisha, joined the rebellion at its early stage and marched toward Khurda. Hence, Statement I is correct. • Santhals: The Santhals were not part of the Paika Rebellion. They led their own major uprising — the Santhal Rebellion — in 1855–56 in present-day Jharkhand and Bengal. Hence, Statement II is incorrect. • Banapur villagers: The villagers of Banapur actively participated in the rebellion by attacking the British police station and burning government quarters. Hence, Statement III is correct. • Munda tribes: The Mundas were associated with a different tribal revolt under Birsa Munda in the 1890s, unrelated to the Paika movement. Hence, Statement IV is incorrect. • Traditional Paika retainers of Khurda: The Paikas were the central force behind the 1817 rebellion, serving as hereditary foot soldiers under the Gajapati kings. Hence, Statement V is correct. Related Concepts: • The Paikas lost their nish-kar jagirs (rent-free land) after British annexation, leading to resentment. • Khonds were mobilised during the initial phase of the rebellion under Bakshi Jagabandhu. • Other tribal revolts such as Santhal (1855) and Munda Ulgulan (1899) occurred later and were geographically distinct.