Question

The worst sufferers under the British rule were

(a) Who served in East India Company

(b) The business community

(c) The religious leaders

(d) The poor farmers and artisans

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Answer 1

The worst sufferers under the British rule were (d) The poor farmers and artisans.

• The Britishers managed to enter India through the East India company.
• Slowly, they gained control over all of the sub-continent.
• The Britishers were corrupt leaders who treated the Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs of the sub-continent in a cruel manner.
• The poor farmers and artisans had to do a lot of work and also heavy taxes were imposed upon them.
• Due to the heavy taxes, it was impossible for them to make a healthy living for themselves. Apart from the heavy taxes, the farmers and the artisans were also looted and beaten up by the Britishers. The artisans became unemployed.
• Hence, the correct option is (d) The poor farmers and artisans

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The worst sufferers under the British rule were

(d) The poor farmers and artisans