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British Landlord Policies in Colonial India

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British Landlord Policies in Colonial India

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What was the main reason landlords engaged in philanthropic works for their tenants?

To gain popularity and improve their public image

To fulfill their religious obligations

To ensure the prosperity of their descendants

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following was NOT a responsibility of the landlords under the Permanent Settlement?

Revenue collection

Administering the land and tenants (correct)

Digging wells and ponds for public welfare

Providing charitable dispensaries and schools

How did the Permanent Settlement impact the relationship between landlords and tenants?

It had no significant impact on the landlord-tenant relationship

It empowered tenants to stand up to the landlords

It led to landlords being oppressive and exploitative towards tenants (correct)

It fostered a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship

What was the main administrative problem with the Permanent Settlement, as identified in the text?

The government shifted its own administrative responsibilities to the landlords Signup and view all the answers

How did the Permanent Settlement impact the ability of tenants to seek redress against oppressive landlords?

Tenants were too poor and ignorant to complain against landlords Signup and view all the answers

How did the Permanent Settlement impact the role of the government in providing public services?

The government shifted its responsibility for providing public services to the landlords Signup and view all the answers

What was the main social impact of the Permanent Settlement, as identified in the text?

It reinforced the power and influence of the landlord class in society Signup and view all the answers

How did the Permanent Settlement impact the ability of the government to respond to natural disasters and famines?

The government relied on landlords to provide relief and assistance to affected peasants Signup and view all the answers

What was the main political impact of the Permanent Settlement, as identified in the text?

It led to the rise of a powerful and influential landlord class that dominated the political landscape Signup and view all the answers