Explore topic-wise MCQs in Colonialism and the Countryside.

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1.

Consider the following statements: 1. Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 AD. 2. Jotedarswere quite powerful. 3. All the Zamindars paid their dues very easily. 4. The ryots came to see the moneylenders as devious and deceitful.

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 4, 3, 2
C. 1, 3, 2, 4
D. 1, 3, 4, 2
Answer» C. 1, 3, 2, 4
2.

Consider the following options. 1. The fifth report submitted to the British Parliament in 1813 AD. 2. Jotedars were quite powerful. 3. Santhals were a great danger to Paharis. 4. No Zamindari was auctioned in Bengal.

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
3.

Damin-i-Koh was the area demarcated for the tribe.

A. Ho
B. Santhal
C. Munda
D. Junto
Answer» C. Munda
4.

_______ was the major source of cotton for the British till 1862.

A. America
B. India
C. China
D. Japan
Answer» B. India
5.

Daniin-i-koh was formed for ________

A. Santhals
B. Paharias
C. British
D. Zamindari
Answer» B. Paharias
6.

Who among the following emerged as a danger for Paharis?

A. Santhal
B. Bhil
C. Guj jar
D. Bekarwal
Answer» B. Bhil
7.

Lije of Paharias of Rajmahal completely dependent upon _______

A. river
B. permanent agriculture
C. forests
D. Trade
Answer» D. Trade
8.

When was Fifth Report introduced in the British Parliament?

A. 1770
B. 1858
C. 1813
D. 1795
Answer» D. 1795
9.

Who Introduced Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord William Bentick
Answer» B. Lord Dalhousie
10.

When was the permanent settlement introduced in Bengal?

A. 1785
B. 1764
C. 1793
D. 1905
Answer» D. 1905