Practice Britain Turns To India (3.2.3) - Ruling the Countryside

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Question 1.
What was the role of the East India Company after the Permanent Settlement?
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Think about who was responsible for managing finances in Bengal.
Question 2.
What crop became extremely important under British rule?
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This crop is used as a dye.
3Question 3.
What was the significance of the Permanent Settlement introduced in 1793?
- It fixed revenue demands
- It abolished zamindars
- It increased taxes for ryots
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Remember what the zamindars were responsible for.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Indigo Rebellion was mainly against the zamindars.
- True
- False
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Think about who enforced the contracts on the ryots.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of the Indigo Rebellion on future resistance movements in India.
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Think about how these protests influenced national movements.
Question 6.
What policies could have been implemented instead of the Permanent Settlement to benefit the peasantry?
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Consider the economic conditions and peasant needs while formulating alternatives.

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