Question

Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option.

1. Limitation Law passed by the British
2. Starting of Permanent Settlement in Bengal
3. Santhal Rebellion
4. Ryotwari settlement in Bombay Deccan

Options

• I, II, III, and IV

• II, III, I and IV

• II, IV, III and I

• III, IV, I and II

Answer 1

II, IV, III and I

Explanation:

II. Starting of Permanent Settlement in Bengal: The British established the "Permanent Settlement," sometimes referred to as the "Zamindari System," in Bengal in 1793 while Governor General Lord Cornwallis was in office.

IV. Ryotwari settlement in Bombay Deccan: In the early to mid-19th century, the Bombay Deccan region adopted the Ryotwari system, a land revenue system in which individual farmers paid taxes to the British government directly.

III. Santhal Rebellion: The most recent occurrence in terms of chronology among the possibilities provided was the Santhal Rebellion, which took place between 1855 and 1856 and was headed by the Santhal tribe in what is now Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal.

I. Limitation Law passed by the British: In 1859, the British colonial government in India passed the Limitation Act, which placed restrictions on the amount of time that civil cases may be filed.