NCERT Class 12 History — Chapter 1: Colonialism and the Countryside - Exploring Official Archives

With reference to the "Jotedars" in rural Bengal, consider the following statements: 1. They were a class of rich peasants who often controlled local trade and moneylending. 2. Unlike zamindars who lived in villages, jotedars were located in urban areas. 3. They often resisted the authority of the zamindars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Rajmahal Hills | 1. Paharia and Santhal conflict B. Supa | 2. Cotton Company headquarters C. Manchester | 3. Fictitious Auction D. Burdwan | 4. Start of Deccan Riots

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Amlah : Officer of the Zamindar 2. Lathyal : Strongman of the Zamindar 3. Adhiyar : Sharecropper 4. Benami : Anonymous transaction Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the agrarian power structure of rural Bengal during the colonial period, the term Lathyals referred to which of the following groups?

According to the Ricardian ideas held by British officials in the 19th century, why was the Permanent Settlement considered a failure?

The Permanent Settlement, which fixed the land revenue demand in perpetuity, was introduced in Bengal in which year?

With reference to the Permanent Settlement introduced in Bengal, consider the following statements: 1. It recognized the zamindars merely as revenue collectors, denying them ownership rights. 2. The revenue demand was fixed in perpetuity to ensure a regular flow of income for the Company. 3. The Company expected that a fixed revenue demand would discourage zamindars from investing in agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

During the Santhal Rebellion of the mid-nineteenth century, the term Dikus was used by the Santhals to describe which of the following categories of people?

In the late eighteenth century, how were the forests and forest dwellers generally perceived by British colonial officials?

Which of the following terms were used to refer to rich peasants or village headmen in different parts of Bengal? 1. Haoladars 2. Gantidars 3. Mandals 4. Jotedars Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements about the Paharias of the Rajmahal hills: 1. They practiced shifting cultivation using the hoe. 2. They relied exclusively on agriculture and did not collect forest produce like mahua. 3. They regularly raided the plains for survival and power assertion. Which of the statements given above are correct?

What was the impact of the Limitation Law passed by the British in 1859 on the ryots of the Deccan? 1. It stated that loan bonds would have validity for ten years. 2. It was intended to check the accumulation of interest over time. 3. In practice, it prevented moneylenders from compounding the principal and interest. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Within the administrative framework of the Permanent Settlement in British India, the term Amlah was used to denote which of the following officials?

The introduction of the Ryotwari System in the Bombay Deccan was influenced by the economic theories of:

In the context of the colonial revenue administration in Bengal, what did the "Sunset Law" imply?

Who among the following British officials proposed a policy of "pacification" for the Paharias of Rajmahal Hills in the 1780s?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1. Francis Buchanan : Physician and Surveyor 2. Sidhu Manjhi : Leader of Deccan Riots 3. Augustus Cleveland : Collector of Poona 4. David Ricardo : Governor General of Bengal Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the "Fifth Report", consider the following statements: 1. It excluded petitions from zamindars and ryots. 2. It relied heavily on reports from district collectors. 3. It was used by the British Parliament to regulate and control the East India Company's rule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the conflict between the "Hoe" and the "Plough" in the Rajmahal hills, consider the following statements: 1. The "Hoe" symbolized the life of the Santhals, while the "Plough" symbolized the Paharias. 2. The Paharias practiced shifting cultivation and resisted touching the plough. 3. The British encouraged the Santhals to settle in the Damin-i-Koh to expand settled agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the "Sunset Law", consider the following statements: 1. It was applicable to the Ryotwari System in the Deccan. 2. It mandated the auction of zamindari estates if revenue was not paid by a specific time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Deccan Riots Commission Report of 1878: 1. It was presented to the British Parliament. 2. It failed to provide any statistical data on revenue rates or prices. 3. It admitted that the government's revenue demand was the primary cause of the riots. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In Bengal, the sharecroppers who cultivated the land of Jotedars were known as:

The Paharias of Rajmahal hills depended on the forest for which of the following? 1. Mahua for food 2. They did not collect silk cocoons or resin for sale. 3. Wood for charcoal production Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the cotton trade during the 1860s: 1. The end of the American Civil War led to a further increase in Indian cotton exports. 2. By 1862, over 90 % of cotton imports into Britain were coming from India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of the colonial judicial system, what does the term "Munsiff" refer to?

The conflict between the Paharias and the Santhals in the Rajmahal hills can be best described as a conflict between:

What was the effect of the agricultural depression after 1832 on the Deccan countryside? 1. Peasants' income increased significantly due to higher production. 2. Prices of agricultural products fell sharply. 3. The revenue demand was reduced immediately by the British. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the primary objective of demarcating the area known as "Damin-i-Koh" in 1832?

The "Cotton Boom" in the Bombay Deccan in the 1860s was primarily triggered by which international event?

Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of Jotedars in Bengal? 1. They were prohibited from engaging in local trade and moneylending. 2. They cultivated their land through sharecroppers. 3. They often prevented zamindari officials from executing their duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Why were the Jotedars more effective than Zamindars in exercising power over the villagers in Bengal? 1. Jotedars lived in the villages and exercised direct control. 2. Zamindars lived in the villages alongside the peasantry. 3. They exercised immense power over their sharecroppers. Select the correct answer using the code given below: