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प्रश्न
“The power of the Jotedars was more effective than that of the zamindars.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
"The jotedars were more effective than that of zamindars in the villages." Examine the statement in the context of Permanent Settlement.
उत्तर
- Jotedars were located in the villages, unlike zamindars.
- Jotedars exercised direct control over a considerable section of poor villagers.
- They fiercely resisted efforts by zamindars to increase the jama of the village.
- They prevented zamindari officials from executing their duties.
- They mobilised ryots who were dependent on them.
- They deliberately delayed payments of revenue to the zamindar.
- Jotedars were often amongst the purchasers in the auction of land.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer in 100-150 Words
Why Was the Jotedar a Powerful Figure in Many Areas of Rural Bengal?
Answer in 100-150 words.
How Did the Paharias Respond to the Coming of Outsiders?
Write a short essay (250-300 words) on the following:
Why were many zamindaris auctioned after the Permanent Settlement?
By which name were the jotedars called?
Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?
Who among the following was the leader of the Santhal rebellion?
Match the following.
| (i) | cutcheries | (a) | peasant |
| (ii) | Jumma | (b) | moneylender |
| (iii) | Sahukar | (c) | court |
| (iv) | ryot | (d) | assessment |
Choose the correct option.
When was Fifth Report introduced in the British Parliament?
Who among the following emerged as a danger for Paharis?
Who Introduced Permanent Settlement in Bengal?
Consider the following options.
- The fifth report submitted to the British Parliament in 1813 AD.
- Jotedars were quite powerful.
- Santhals were a great danger to Paharis.
- No Zamindari was auctioned in Bengal.
Consider the following events:
- Introduction of Permanent settlement
- American Civil war
- Fifth report in the British Parliament
- Santhals arrived in the hilly area of Rajmahal
The correct Chronological order of these events is?
Critically analyse the Fifth Report which was submitted to the British Parliament in 1813.
Examine the policies adopted by the British towards Paharias during 18th century.
What was being auctioned in Burdwan in 1797?
Why couldn't ryots pay dues to the Zamindars?
When did the jotedars becomes powerful?
To save their property, whom did the zamindar transferred it to?
Match the following.
| List I | List II |
| A. Fifth Report | 1. 1793 |
| B. Permanent Settlement | 2. 1813 |
| C. American Civil War | 3. 1856 |
| D. Santhal Rebellion | 4. 1861 |
After acquiring the royal charter, the East India Company could:
Which among the following was the first province of India where colonial rule was established?
Who was the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced?
Assertion (A): Zamindars defaulted on payments in the Permanent Settlement.
Reason (R): Prices of the agricultural produce were low.
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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From the Fifth Reports Referring to the condition of zamindars and the auction of lands, the Fifth Report stated: The revenue was not realised with punctuality, and lands to a considerable extent were periodically exposed to sale by auction. In the native year 1203, corresponding with 1796-97, the land advertised for sale comprehended a jumma or assessment of sicca rupees 28,70,061, the extent of land actually sold bore a jumma or assessment of 14,18,756, and the amount of purchase money sicca rupees 17,90,416. In 1204, corresponding with 1797-98, the land advertised was for sicca rupees 26,66,191, the quantity sold was for sicca rupees 22,74,076, and the purchase money sicca rupees 21,47,580. Among the defaulters were some of the oldest families of the country. Such were the rajahs of Nuddea, Rajeshaye, Bishenpore (all districts of Bengal), … and others, the dismemberment of whose estates at the end of each succeeding year, threatened them with poverty and ruin, and in some instances presented difficulties to the revenue officers, in their efforts to preserve undiminished the amount of public assessment. |
- Examine the reason for calling it as a 'Fifth Report'.
- Why were activities of East India company closely debated in England?
- Analyse any two limitations of this report.
