1. State whether true or false
(a) In the mahalwari system, the charge of collecting the revenue was given to
the zamindar.
(b) Ryotwari system transformed the peasants into rich enterprising farmers.
(c) Cloth dyers preferred indigo to the dye obtained from woad.
(d) Peasants preferred growing indigo to rice as its gave them more money.
(e) After indigo production collapsed in Bengal, planters shifted to Assam.
(f) The company found the going tough after obtaining the Diwani of Bengal.
Answers
Explanation:
Q.1) Which one of the following statements are TRUE with respect to the Mahalwari System
The Zamindar paid a fixed amount to the Government , otherwise he was evicted from the land
The landlords were collectively responsible for the tax payment to the East India Company
This system created a new class of landlords who were loyal to the Britishers.
The Cultivator paid half of the revenue as tax directly to the government.
Correct Answer: The landlords were collectively responsible for the tax payment to the East India Company
Q.2) Under the Mahalwari system, the estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each mahal had to pay. From the given list of options, which one is closest in meaning to the word mahal ?
Zamindar(s)
Tenant(s)
Landlord(s)
Village(s)
Correct Answer: Village(s)
Q.3) From among the regions mentioned below, which region introduced the Mahalwari Settlement System in 1822 ?
Bombay
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Madras
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Q.4) The Company tried many experiments to increase the land revenue . Name the Settlement system introduced in the Madras and Bombay presidencies ?
Ryotwari Settlement System
Mahalwari Settlement System
British Settlement System
Permanent Settlement System
Correct Answer: Ryotwari Settlement System
Q.5) Who among the following introduced the Ryotwari Settlement system ?
Thomas Munro
Holt Mackenzie
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Cornwallis
Correct Answer: Thomas Munro
Answer:
A. State whether the following statements are true or false.
a. The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced by Holt Mackenzie in 1822. FALSE
b. The Ryotwari system was introduced in Bihar. FALSE
c. The Indigo rebellion started in Bihar in 1859. FALSE
d. Indigo, tea, rice and rubber are cash crops. FALSE