CLASS 8 HISTORY: IMPACT OF BRITISH RULE IN INDIA

Which group favored the introduction of Western education in India?

Which of the following was a significant step towards introducing Western learning in Calcutta?

Who among the following advocated for the promotion of European literature and science in India?

In which year were universities established in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras?

What factor led the British government to build railways in India?

Which land revenue system involved auctioning land to the highest bidder?

Under the Permanent Settlement, what percentage of the rent collected from farmers was the zamindars required to pay to the British?

In which year was the Permanent Settlement introduced?

Which of the following crops were peasants forced to cultivate under the Permanent Settlement, often leading to food shortages?

In which regions was the Mahalwari System primarily introduced?

In the Mahalwari System, with whom was the revenue settlement made?

Why was India referred to as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire?

The Ryotwari System was introduced in which presidencies?

Under the Ryotwari System, what portion of the crop's value did the ryot typically have to pay?

Before British rule, the Indian economy heavily relied on which of the following?

Which textile was NOT a popular variety of cloth woven in India?

What was a main reason for the decline of Indian handicrafts under British rule?

What did British factories need large amounts of from India?

The policy of 'One-Way Free Trade' primarily benefited which group?

What was India reduced to as a result of British economic policies?

Who put forward the Drain of Wealth Theory?

Before the British, what were pathshalas and maktabs used for?

What was the primary motivation behind the British government's investment in developing railways in India?

How did the introduction of cash crops like indigo by the British affect Indian agriculture and society?

How did the introduction of railways and the postal system impact both the British administration and the Indian nationalist movement?

What was the British rationale behind implementing different land revenue systems in various regions of India?

Considering the context of Western education in India, how did the British government's policy of preferential treatment in government jobs for English-educated Indians affect the acceptance and spread of Western education?

Under the Permanent Settlement, what long-term consequences arose from the zamindars' security of tenure?

What were some of the key ways in which Western education influenced the growth of modern India, according to the provided context?

How did the establishment of primary schools, with regional languages as the medium of instruction, align with or diverge from Macaulay's vision for Indian education?

How did the shift from food crops to cash crops affect the broader Indian economy during British rule?

What was the main distinguishing factor of the Mahalwari System compared to the Permanent Settlement?

Which economic impact primarily resulted from India being referred to as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire?

What critical oversight in the Permanent Settlement led to long-term agricultural and social challenges?

What was a common consequence for ryots unable to pay their dues under the Ryotwari system?

Before British rule, what characterized India's economic reliance?

How did the Industrial Revolution in Britain affect Indian weavers?

What was the effect of heavy duties imposed on Indian products entering Britain?

What was the primary consequence of the British 'One-Way Free Trade' policy for India?

How did the end of the East India Company's monopoly over trade (except in tea) in 1813 affect Indian traders?

According to the Drain of Wealth Theory, what was the primary cause of India's poverty under British rule?

What was the focus of elementary education in India before the arrival of the British?

Why was the East India Company initially hesitant to interfere in the social life of Indians?

What motivated the British East India Company to provide Western education to some Indians?

How did the introduction of the Permanent Settlement impact agricultural investment by zamindars?

What critical issue regarding land rights and cultivation practices was most overlooked during the implementation of the Mahalwari System?

What long-term consequence stemmed from the British economic policies prioritizing revenue extraction over agricultural sustainability?

How did the 'jewel in the crown' notion play a pivotal role in shaping British policies towards India?

How did the introduction of cash crops like indigo impact Indian agriculture and society?

How did the economic structure of India evolve under British rule, contrasting its pre-colonial state with its role by the late 19th century?

What critical impact did the decline of traditional Indian handicrafts have on the socio-economic framework of pre-colonial India?

Which factor most significantly undermined the self-sufficiency of Indian villages during the implementation of the Ryotwari System?

How did the 'Drain of Wealth' theory, as proposed by Dadabhai Naoroji, challenge the prevailing British narrative regarding their economic impact on India?

What was the intended purpose of opening schools to impart Western education to the children of the Indian employees of the British East India Company?

India was considered a highly valuable colony of the British.

The British implemented economic changes primarily to decrease their revenue from India.

The Permanent Settlement was introduced by Lord Dalhousie in 1793.

Under the Permanent Settlement, land was auctioned to the lowest bidder.

Zamindars were required to permanently pay 90 percent of the rent they collected to the British under the Permanent Settlement.

Growing indigo as a cash crop helped improve the fertility of the soil.

The Mahalwari System was introduced in 1830 in regions including Punjab and the Gangetic Plain.

Orientalists supported the introduction of Western education in India.

Ram Mohan Roy believed that India would progress with Western learning.

Wood's Despatch outlined a plan for education, including universities in major presidency towns.

The first railway line in India was started between Calcutta and Delhi in 1853.

Kadambini Ganguly was the first woman in South Asia to practice Western medicine.

The Ryotwari System was implemented in parts of the Madras and Bombay presidencies between 1792 and 1827.

Under the Ryotwari System, ryots were required to pay the full value of their crops, regardless of any crop damage.

Before the British, India's economy was largely independent of agriculture.

Indian textiles were known for their poor quality and low demand around the world.

The English East India Company's policies aimed to minimize their profits in India.

The decline of the Mughal court and princely states increased the demand for traditional Indian handicrafts.

British factories needed large amounts of raw cotton.

Heavy duties were imposed on British products entering India to protect local industries.

Dadabhai Naoroji proposed the Drain of Wealth Theory to explain how internal factors caused India's poverty.

The Charter Act of 1813 allocated funds for the promotion of education in India.

Under the Permanent Settlement, zamindars were required to remit 50% of the rent collected from farmers to the British.

The Mahalwari system, implemented around 1793, involved revenue settlements made directly with individual farmers.

The British administration in India focused solely on social policies, neglecting economic and political reforms.

The Permanent Settlement gave zamindars permanent tenure as long as they maintained the land's fertility.

The introduction of cash crops like indigo resulted in increased soil fertility and abundant food grain production.

India's economic structure under British rule facilitated its transformation into a major exporter of finished goods.

Lord William Bentinck introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793.

The Anglicists, unlike the Orientalists, advocated for the introduction of Western education in Indian schools and colleges.

Lord Curzon's 'Minute upon Indian Education' in 1835 asserted that a single shelf of a European library was worth more than all native literature of India and Arabia, leading to the formal introduction of Western education.

Wood's Despatch in 1854 proposed the establishment of universities with affiliated colleges in Bombay, Madras, and Delhi, with primary schools using English as the medium of instruction.

The introduction of railways in India by the British was primarily driven by the need to fortify defenses against potential invasions from neighboring countries.

Kadambini Ganguly is remembered for her contributions to literature, particularly for her poems written in English and French during the late 19th century.

Under the Ryotwari system, the ryot was only responsible for crop payments if their harvest was fully successful.

Prior to British rule, India's economy relied heavily on agriculture and a diverse array of large-scale industries.

Indian textiles maintained consistent demand and export volumes throughout the 17th century, even after the establishment of British rule.

The British East India Company's policies aimed to maximize profits, which inadvertently supported and strengthened India's cottage industries.

Following the Industrial Revolution, British factories required raw cotton predominantly from Egypt, resulting in increased earnings for Indian weavers.

The imposition of heavy duties on British products entering India led to a flood of cheap cotton goods from Britain, benefiting the Indian textile market.

The policy of One-Way Free Trade facilitated the growth and expansion of Indian industries by ensuring protective tariffs.

In 1813, after the Company lost its monopoly over trade, Indian artisans saw a resurgence of traditional handicrafts production.

Dadabhai Naoroji's Drain of Wealth Theory posited that India's poverty was primarily due to internal factors, such as social hierarchies.

Before the British, Indian education focused on modern European science, preparing students for advancements in technology and innovation.

Under the Permanent Settlement, zamindars were required to remit 50% of the rent collected from farmers to the British, with the remainder kept for their own expenses and land improvements.

The Mahalwari system, implemented across all of British India, streamlined revenue collection by dealing directly with individual farmers, ensuring equitable land distribution and promoting agricultural innovation.

Under the Ryotwari system, the cultivator was required to pay 75% of the crop value, irrespective of any damage to the produce.

The British administration, under Lord William Bentinck, intentionally promoted the cultivation of diverse food crops across India, ensuring food security and preventing widespread famines throughout their rule.

The decline of the cotton textile industry in India was solely due to the Industrial Revolution in Britain, which led to mass production of cheaper cloth.

British policies in India uniformly fostered technological advancements in agriculture by introducing modern farming techniques and machinery, leading to increased productivity and prosperity for Indian farmers.

The Drain of Wealth theory, proposed by Mahatma Gandhi, asserted that India's economic woes were primarily due to internal inefficiencies and not British exploitation.

Prior to British rule, Indian education primarily focused on scientific and technological advancements, keeping pace with developments in Europe.

The Permanent Settlement directly incentivizied zamindars to invest in land improvement and infrastructure, as any increase in agricultural productivity would lead to a proportional decrease in the fixed revenue they owed to the British.

The Charter Act of 1793 allocated funds for promoting indigenous Indian languages and traditional educational systems.

The governor-general of India between 1828-35 was William ______.

In 1854, Sir Charles Wood created a scheme for education known as Wood’s Education ______.

The first railway line was started between Bombay and ______ in 1853.

The first electric telegraph line was set up between Calcutta and Diamond ______ in 1850.

______ Ganguly graduated from the Calcutta Medical College and became the first woman in South Asia to practise Western medicine.

India was often referred to as the '______ in the crown' of the British Empire.

The British introduced political, economic and ______ policies during their rule in India.

Most of the economic changes introduced by the British were aimed at increasing their ______ from India.

Under the Permanent Settlement, land was auctioned and sold to the highest bidder on a ______ basis.

The land revenue to be paid by the zamindars to the British was fixed permanently at 90 per cent of the ______ that they collected from the farmers.

The security of their tenure made many zamindars ______ of their responsibilities.

The Mahalwari System was introduced in 1830 in Punjab, the Gangetic Plain, the Northwest Provinces and parts of ______ India.

The Ryotwari System was introduced in parts of Madras and Bombay presidencies between 1792 and ______.

Under the Ryotwari System, the ryot had to pay about ______ the value of the crops to the government.

Ryots often borrowed money from ______ to pay their dues under the Ryotwari System.

Before the British, India's economy was largely dependent on agriculture and a wide variety of ______ industries.

______ textiles were known for their fine quality and were in great demand worldwide.

With the establishment of British rule, economic policies were directed towards maximising their ______.

The abolition of the Mughal court resulted in a loss of demand for traditional Indian ______.

British factories needed enormous amounts of ______ to produce large quantities of cloth.

Dadabhai Naoroji put forward the ______ Theory to explain how Britain exploited India's economic resources.

Before the coming of the British, education in India was largely ______.

In 1835, Lord Macaulay articulated in his 'Minute upon Indian Education' that the British government should prioritize the advancement of ______ literature and science.

The ______ Despatch of 1854 outlined a comprehensive education plan, leading to the establishment of universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1857.

The establishment of the first electric telegraph line between Calcutta and Diamond Harbour in 1850 took place under the administration of ______.

India was often referred to as the 'jewel in the ______' of the British Empire, highlighting its economic importance to Britain.

Under the Permanent Settlement, land was auctioned and sold to the highest bidder, who were then called ______.

Western education, while introducing progressive ideas, led to the ______ of Indian languages and primary education, creating a divide in educational access.

The British forced farmers in regions like Bihar and Bengal to grow ______, which led to soil degradation and famines.

Kadambini Ganguly, a graduate of Calcutta Medical College, achieved the distinction of becoming the first woman in ______ to practice Western medicine.

The Permanent Settlement fixed the land revenue to be paid by the zamindars at 90 percent of the rent collected from the ______.

In the Mahalwari System, the revenue settlement was made with landlords or heads of families who were responsible for payment of land revenue to the British ______.

A negative consequence of the imposed land revenue systems was that peasants were forced to cultivate ______ crops in place of food crops.

Under the Permanent Settlement, many zamindars became negligent of their responsibilities because of the security of their ______.

The main patrons of traditional Indian handicrafts were the rulers and nobles of the various Indian states, but with the abolition of the Mughal court and the loss of income experienced by the other princely states because of the ______ system, the demand for these products went down.

In 1886, Dadabhai Naoroji, put forward the ______ of Wealth Theory to explain the various ways in which Britain exploited India’s economic resources.

The ______ textile industry, with some of its main centres at Benares, Masulipatnam, Dhaka, Bharuch, Ahmedabad, Kanchipuram, Agra, Lucknow, Mathura and Multan, was one of the largest industries in India before the British.

Due to policy of One-Way Free Trade, Indian industries were destroyed because traditional handicrafts were replaced by ______-made goods.

Before the coming of the British, education in India was largely traditional with ______ and maktabs for elementary education, and tols and madrasas for higher education.

The ______ system was introduced by the British in parts of the Madras and Bombay presidencies between 1792 and 1827.

After Company lost its monopoly over trade in 1813, the traders, landlords, moneylenders and government servants, gradually formed the new ______ class in Indian society.

With the establishment of British rule, the economic policies pursued in India destroyed India’s ______ industries, and the main sufferers were the weavers.

After the ______ Act of 1813 sanctioned a grant of one lakh rupees for the spread of education in India, there were differences of opinion about the nature of education to be imparted.

In the Ryotwari system, the ryot would have to pay about half the value of the crops even when the produce was partially or wholly destroyed which often forced the ryots to borrow money from ______ to pay their dues.

The British referred to India as the '______ in the crown' of the British Empire due to its value as a colony.

Under the Permanent Settlement, introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, land was ______ and sold to the highest bidder.

Zamindars under the Permanent Settlement were required to pay the British 90 percent of the ______ they collected from the farmers.

The shift to cultivating ______ crops like indigo, forced by the British, reduced soil fertility and caused food shortages leading to famines.

In the Mahalwari system, revenue settlement was made with landlords or heads of families who were responsible for payment to the British ______.

The economic policies pursued by the English East India Company in India had devastating consequences, particularly for the ______, who were the main sufferers due to the destruction of India’s cottage industries.

Dadabhai Naoroji, a prominent nationalist leader and British Parliament legislator, introduced the ______ to elucidate how Britain exploited India's economic resources, asserting that India's poverty stemmed from British rule, not internal factors.

Under the Ryotwari System, a direct settlement was established between the British government and the ______, who were required to pay approximately half the value of their crops, often leading to debt and land loss.

Following the Industrial Revolution, British factories needed large quantities of ______, leading most of India's production to be sent to Britain, leaving little for Indian weavers and causing a steep fall in India's earnings.

The imposition of heavy duties on Indian products entering Britain, combined with the opening of Indian markets to cheap British goods on which no duties were charged, led to the destruction of Indian industries through a policy of ______.

What was India often referred to as during British rule?

Name one of the major sources of income for the East India Company.

Name one of the land revenue systems devised by the British in India.

Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793?

Under the Permanent Settlement, what percentage of the rent collected from farmers was the land revenue fixed at for the zamindars to pay the British?

Name a cash crop that peasants were forced to cultivate, sometimes replacing food crops.

Who shared Ram Mohan Roy's views on Western learning?

In what year was Western education formally introduced in India?

In which year Mahalwari System was introduced?

What document outlined Sir Charles Wood's plan for education?

What was one of the first colleges for women in India?

Between which cities was the first railway line started in India?

In the Ryotwari system, who was the direct settlement made between?

What was the approximate percentage of crop value that ryots had to pay under the Ryotwari system?

Name one of the popular varieties of Indian cloth that was exported in large quantities until the end of the 17th century.

What did the British factories need enormous amounts of from India?

What type of trade policy practiced by the British destroyed Indian industries?

Name one group of people who gradually formed the new middle class in Indian society.

According to the Drain of Wealth Theory, what was the main cause of India's poverty?

What was the name of the elementary schools that existed in India before the arrival of the British?

What was the initial main concern of the East India Company when they arrived in India?

Explain how the Permanent Settlement system, implemented by Lord Cornwallis, created a situation where zamindars might neglect their land and laborers.

In what ways did the British economic policies, such as forcing farmers to grow indigo, negatively affect Indian agriculture and society?

Contrast the Permanent Settlement with the Mahalwari System in terms of who was responsible for paying land revenue to the British.

How did the British view India's economic importance, and what phrase was often used to describe this relationship?

What was the primary goal of most of the economic changes introduced by the British in India?

Explain how the British policies created a conflict of interest for the zamindars under the Permanent Settlement.

Describe the geographical areas where the Mahalwari System was implemented and identify the year of its introduction.

Explain how the introduction of Western education in India influenced the growth of a modern India, and what were some of its shortcomings?

How did the expansion of railways and the introduction of the telegraph system in India serve both the interests of the British government and contribute to the Indian national movement?

Describe the contrasting viewpoints between the Orientalists and the Anglicists regarding education in India. How did Lord Macaulay's 'Minute upon Indian Education' solidify the direction of education policy?

Discuss the significance of Wood's Despatch in shaping the education system in India. What key provisions were made, and how did they contribute to the development of education at different levels?

What efforts were undertaken to promote women's education during this period, and how did individuals like Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Jyotiba Phule contribute to this cause?

Describe the main feature of the Ryotwari system and its implication for the farmers.

How did British trade policies undermine the Indian cotton textile industry?

Explain how the Industrial Revolution in Britain impacted Indian artisans and weavers.

What was the 'One-Way Free Trade' policy and how did it affect Indian industries?

Who primarily constituted the new middle class in India under British rule, and what was their general attitude towards Western ideas?

Briefly describe Dadabhai Naoroji’s Drain of Wealth Theory.

Prior to British rule, what was the focus of higher education in India?

How did the Charter Act of 1813 influence the spread of education in India?

How did the role of Indian interpreters evolve under the English East India Company?

Explain the economic shift that India experienced under British rule in terms of manufacturing and trade.

Explain the long-term implications of the British forcing Indian farmers to cultivate cash crops like indigo, rather than food crops?

Analyze how the Permanent Settlement created a system where both the British and the zamindars benefited, but at the expense of the Indian farmers?

In what ways did the Mahalwari system differ from the Permanent Settlement?

How did the economic policies of the British East India Company prioritize revenue extraction over the welfare and development of Indian agriculture?

What were the immediate and long-term effects of the Permanent Settlement on agricultural productivity and social structure in the Bengal Presidency?

Explain how the economic policies of the British East India Company precipitated the decline of India's textile industry, focusing on the shift in India's role from a manufacturer to a supplier.

Analyze the long-term effects of the Ryotwari system on Indian agriculture and society, considering both its intended benefits and its unintended consequences.

Describe Dadabhai Naoroji’s 'Drain of Wealth' theory and provide two specific examples from the text that illustrate this drain. explain impact this drain had on development in india.

Discuss the initial reluctance of the British East India Company to engage in Indian education and explain what factors led to their gradual involvement and intervention in the education system.

Assess the claim that the emergence of a new middle class in India during British rule was a direct result of the economic policies implemented, and state some of their defining characteristics.