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प्रश्न
Map work
On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
उत्तर
In the chapter the following areas have been mentioned of the subcontinent.
(a) Bengal. (Bangladesh along with certain area of Bihar, Orissa and hilly areas of Assam).
(b) Bombay Presidency and
(c) Madras Presidency,
(d) The Britishers introduced Mahalwari system of land revenue in eastern part of Punjab
(e) Surat
(f) Rajmahal hills (occupied by Paharias and Santhals).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer in 100-150 Words
What Explains the Anger of the Deccan Ryots Against the Moneylenders?
Write a Short Essay (250-300 Words) on the Following:
How Did the American Civil War Affect the Lives of Ryots in India?
Which revenue system was introduced in Bombay Deccan?
In which year did the American Civil War break out?
Which of the following statement is not appropriate about Ryotwari Settlement?
Consider the following statements regarding the Limitation Law.
- This law was passed by the British in 1859.
- This law stated that the loan bonds signed between the moneylenders and ryots would have validity for only two years.
- This law was implemented to check the accumulation of interest over time.
Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?
Arrange the following events in chronological order:
- Santhal Rebellion
- American Civil War
- Permanent Settlement
- First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan
Choose the correct option.
______ was the major source of cotton for the British till 1862.
Under the Ryotwari system, the lands were surveyed every ______.
What was founded by Britishers to acquire more cotton?
What was the source of cotton after American Civil War break out?
American Civil War that began in 1860 had a huge impact on the ryots of the Deccan region in India. Which of the following events explains how the impact took shape:
- Britain was the country where large cotton mills were operational. These cotton mills depended on cotton imported from North America.
- When the USA was reeling under civil war, it was naturally very difficult to import cotton from there.
- The cotton mills were forced to look for alternative suppliers of cotton apart from the US India made a good option.
The Manchester Cotton Company was formed in ______.
Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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A newspaper report The following report, titled ‘The ryot and the moneylender’, appeared in the Native Opinion (6 June 1876), and was quoted in Report of the Native Newspapers of Bombay: They (the ryots) first place spies on the boundaries of their villages to see if any Government officers come, and to give timely intimation of their arrival to the offenders. They then assemble in a body and go to the houses of their creditors, and demand from them a surrender of their bonds and other documents, and threaten them in case of refusal with assault and plunder. If any Government officer happens to approach the villages where the above is taking place, the spies give intimation to the offenders and the latter disperse in time. |
- What does the given report of newspaper show about the Deccan countryside?
- Examine the causes of revolt by the ryots against moneylenders.
- Examine the ways through which Ryots spied the British.
