Colonialism's Impact on Rural India

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What is the focus of the chapter 'Colonialism and the Countryside'?

  • The religious practices of colonial subjects
  • The military strategies of colonial powers
  • The impact of colonial rule on rural inhabitants (correct)
  • The urbanization of colonial areas

Who were the zamindars mentioned in the chapter?

  • Landlords in Bengal (correct)
  • Merchants in the English East India Company
  • Military commanders in Rajmahal hills
  • Religious leaders in the Deccan

What did the English East India Company establish in the countryside?

  • Its rule (correct)
  • Agricultural cooperatives
  • Religious institutions
  • Educational facilities

How did the laws introduced by the state affect the rural population?

<p>They had consequences on wealth distribution and land ownership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the rural population respond to the laws introduced by the state?

<p>They resisted the laws by acting according to their sense of justice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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