British Efforts to Improve Trade in Colonial India
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What were the ports that the British developed to improve trade facilities?

  • Goa, Mangalore, Vishakhapatnam
  • Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur
  • Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
  • Kochi, Kozhikode, Alapuzha (correct)

    • How did the British rule impact land ownership in the society?

  • Tenants gained ownership rights over the land they cultivated
  • Local chieftains and landlords retained complete ownership of the land (correct)
  • Tenants were completely evicted from the land
  • Local chieftains and landlords had reduced tax obligations to the British

    • What significant change occurred in Travancore under Marthanda Varma's reign?

  • The Logan Commission recommended tenant eviction
  • Tenants' rights were abolished
  • Government properties were converted into feudal lands
  • Land of feudal lords was granted to tenants (correct)

    • Which act granted tenants land ownership in Travancore in 1896?

    <p>Janmi-Kudian Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Malabar Tenants' Act of 1929 impact tenant rights?

    <p>It increased tenant rights over land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the landmark proclamation made by the Government of Travancore in 1865?

    <p>'Pandarappatta Vilambaram'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant change introduced by the British in land ownership?

    <p>Tenants were granted ownership of the lands they cultivated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Malabar Tenants' Act of 1929 impact the tenants?

    <p>It limited the rights of tenants over the land they cultivated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the implementation of the Janmi-Kudian Act in 1896 in Travancore?

    <p>Tenants were granted ownership of the lands they cultivated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did life become difficult for tenants in Malabar under British rule?

    <p>Landlords evicted tenants and collected excess taxes from them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant proclamation was made by the Government of Travancore in 1865?

    <p>'Pandarappatta Vilambaram' granting tenants ownership of cultivated lands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurred in land relations during Marthanda Varma's reign in Travancore?

    <p>'Madambis' lands were converted into government property, granting tenants land ownership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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