4questions 1.) what is the purpose of a land grant? a. a land grant protects land for the exclusive use of the government b. a land grant always reserves property for native americans only c. a land grant gives property to a certain person or group d. a land grant prevents the settlement or development of a certain area of land 2. which of the following is not a type of land grant used in new mexico? a. pueblos b. community grants c. state trust lands d. colonies