Practice The Need To Improve Agriculture (3.1.2)

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Question 1.
What was the impact of the 1770 famine in Bengal?
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Think about the significance of agricultural stability.
Question 2.
Define 'Zamindar'.
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Consider the role of local leaders.
3Question 3.
What was the main purpose of the Permanent Settlement introduced in 1793?
- To encourage zamindars to invest in agriculture
- To push for higher taxes
- To eliminate zamindars
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Focus on the role of zamindars.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Mahalwari System was focused on direct payments from cultivators.
- True
- False
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Think about how taxes were assessed.
Question 5.
Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of the Permanent Settlement and the subsequent agricultural systems implemented by the Company.
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Consider both immediate effects and long-term consequences.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the Mahalwari and Ryotwari systems in terms of their effectiveness in improving agricultural conditions.
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Look at the underlying goals beyond implementation.

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