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Class VIII History Quiz - Ruling the Countryside

Class VIII
History
Ruling the Countryside
15 questions
MEDIUM

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1. What was the main purpose of the Permanent Settlement introduced by the British?

Increase revenue collection · Improve agricultural productivity · Establish British control · Encourage land reforms

2. Which class of people were primarily affected by the Permanent Settlement?

Zamindars · Farmers · British officials · Traders

3. What was the consequence of the introduction of the Ryotwari System?

Direct tax collection from farmers · Establishment of zamindars · Increase in agricultural exports · Reduction in land ownership

4. Who were the primary beneficiaries of the Ryotwari System?

Zamindars · Farmers · British government · Local merchants

5. What was the impact of the British revenue policies on Indian farmers?

Increased prosperity · Debt and poverty · Land reforms · Improved irrigation