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1. Consider the following observation regarding the
reasons Santhals rebelled against British rule.

1. Moneylenders in rural areas were viewed by the
   Santhals as villains and agents of Company rule.
2. The Zamindars began to exert more authority
   over the land brought under cultivation by the Santhals.
3. Santhals believed that land revenue rates were
   excessive and exploitative.

Choose the appropriate response

2. In the year 1613, where was the English East India
Company given permission to set up a factory (trading post)?

3. With reference to company rule , what is/are
the difference/differences between

Jotedars  and Zamindar?

1) Each village ryot, no matter how large or little, paid
rent to the Jotedars.

2) Zamindars were in charge of paying revenue to the corporation,
whilst Jotedars made loans to other ryots and sold their produce.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

4. Take a look at the following statements on jotedar in
rural Bengal.

1. Jotedars were wealthy and possessed vast tracts
   of arable land.
2. Jotedar was in charge of local trade and commerce,
   including the loan business.
3. Zamindars were thought to be more powerful than
   jotedars.
4. The Jotedars only resided in villages.

  Which of the statements given above is/are  correct?

5. Consider the following statements in relation
to Ryotwari:

1. This revenue structure was put in place
   in Bombay.
2. The amount of revenue was immediately
   fixed with the ryot in this case.
3. The revenue re-fixing rate was increased
   every 30 years.

Which of the following assertions is/are true?

6. Consider the following statement concerning zamindars
retaining authority over their zamindaris under business
rules.

1. The zamindars gave their land to their mothers so
   that the corporation could not acquire it.
2. Zamindars’ agents rigged the auctions by outbidding
   other bidders on the land.
3. When strangers bought an estate at auction, the ryots
   objected because of their close relationship with the zamindar.

Choose the appropriate response.

7. Regarding the British settlement of the Santhals
in the Rajmahal hill area.

Consider the following claims in light of the
reasons:

1. These people used Jhum farming to clear
   the forest.
2. The Santhals were initially loyal to the
   British government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following remark about the Paharias.

1. They dwelt in the vicinity of the Rajmahal hills,
   subsisting on forest produce and engaging in shifting farming.
2. Paharias rejected Santhal colonisation and never
   accommodated them over time.
3. The Paharias retreated deeper into the hills.

Choose the appropriate response.

9. Consider the following chronology statements.

1. The East India Company was founded.
2. William Hawkins makes his way to Jahangir’s court.
3. The East India Company establishes a permanent factory in Surat.
4. The Company receives the golden Farman from Sultan of Golconda.

Select the correct answer.

10. Consider the following statements in relation to ‘Jotedar’:

1. It was a prosperous peasant class.
2. It aided zamindars in collecting taxes.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

11. Consider the following observation concerning the causes of
Zamindaris auctioned off following the Permanent settlement?

1. The revenue was to be deposited on time, regardless of
   the harvesting cycle.
2. Many people thought that the land revenue settlement was
   on the high side.
3. Many times, Jotedars and peasants purposefully delayed
   payment of land revenue.

Choose the incorrect answer.

12. Consider the following statement regarding how Paharias’
livelihood differs from that of Santhals.

1. Paharias had better relations with outsiders, such
   as the East India Company, than santhals.
2. The paharias were nomadic people.
3. Santhals are incredibly clever at clearing new
   territories, yet they live in a cruel way.
4. The Santhals took to agriculture fast and
   soon got into settled life.

Choose the appropriate response.

13. Consider the following comments regarding
“permanent Settlement.”

1. During Cornwallis’ reign, this system was
   introduced in Bengal and neighbouring areas.
2. Permanent land rights were granted to
   the Zamindars.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

14. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) The end of the
   American Civil War had a negative impact on the Bombay ryots.
2. Reason : (R)  With the recovery of
   cotton production in the United States, Indian exports fell.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

15. Consider the following assertion, which is based on affect on
the lives   of ryots in india  due to American Civil War .

1. Increased in the growth of cotton.
2. Loan was extendend loans .
3. The condition of ryots miserable and led to riots.

Select the incorrect response.

16. the Manchester Cotton Company was formed.