MCQs

Till 1832, a large area of land given to the Santhals was demarcated as _____________

Till 1832, a large area of land given to the Santhals was demarcated as _____________

Damin-i-Koh

Under the Ryotwari system, the lands were resurveyed

a. every 20 years

b. every 10 years

c. every 30 years

d. every 40 years

c. every 30 years

Taluqdar refers to

One person who holds territorial unit

Zamindars were responsible for

a. extraction of minerals from the hills.

b. cotton trade with the British.

c. maintaining bahi khatas for the British.

d. paying revenue to the Company.

d. paying revenue to the Company

The jotedars, who were more powerful than zamindars in rural Bengal, were most powerful in ______ Bengal

North Bengal

Where was the Ryotwari system mainly implemented?

Bombay Deccan

When did the Company establish its rule in Bengal?

mid-1760s

Who introduced Permanent Settlement?

Lord Cornwalis

Which tribes lived in the foothills of Rajmahal Hills?

Santhals

Which commission was set up to investigate the riots of Deccan’s farmer in 1875?

Deccan riots commission