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What was the primary effect of British colonial policies on Indian agriculture?
What was the primary effect of British colonial policies on Indian agriculture?
How did the zamindari system affect the Indian peasantry during British rule?
How did the zamindari system affect the Indian peasantry during British rule?
What factor significantly contributed to the decline of textile manufacturing in India during British colonialism?
What factor significantly contributed to the decline of textile manufacturing in India during British colonialism?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of moneylenders in rural India during British rule?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of moneylenders in rural India during British rule?
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What was a significant consequence of famine during British rule in India?
What was a significant consequence of famine during British rule in India?
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What was one significant consequence of ruralisation during British rule in India?
What was one significant consequence of ruralisation during British rule in India?
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How did the zamindari system impact the tenants during British rule?
How did the zamindari system impact the tenants during British rule?
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What role did moneylenders play in exacerbating rural poverty?
What role did moneylenders play in exacerbating rural poverty?
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What was a major effect of the decline in textile manufacturing in India under British rule?
What was a major effect of the decline in textile manufacturing in India under British rule?
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What was the primary concern of the British government regarding land in India?
What was the primary concern of the British government regarding land in India?
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During famines, how did the peasant's situation worsen?
During famines, how did the peasant's situation worsen?
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What was a consequence of the repressive policies faced by artisans in Bengal?
What was a consequence of the repressive policies faced by artisans in Bengal?
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Why was there little investment in agricultural productivity during British rule?
Why was there little investment in agricultural productivity during British rule?
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What was a direct consequence of the emergence of intermediaries in the zamindari system?
What was a direct consequence of the emergence of intermediaries in the zamindari system?
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How did the demand for land affect the peasantry during British colonialism?
How did the demand for land affect the peasantry during British colonialism?
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What was one of the reasons for the stagnation and deterioration of agriculture in India during British rule?
What was one of the reasons for the stagnation and deterioration of agriculture in India during British rule?
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What caused the regular recurrence of famines in India during British rule?
What caused the regular recurrence of famines in India during British rule?
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Which of the following statements best describes the transition in Indian agriculture during the latter half of the 19th century?
Which of the following statements best describes the transition in Indian agriculture during the latter half of the 19th century?
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What led to the decline of traditional zamindars during British rule?
What led to the decline of traditional zamindars during British rule?
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The commercialization of agriculture in India resulted in a focus on which type of crops?
The commercialization of agriculture in India resulted in a focus on which type of crops?
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What was a key contributing factor to the decline in textile manufacturing in India during British rule?
What was a key contributing factor to the decline in textile manufacturing in India during British rule?
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How did absentee landlordism impact agricultural practices in India?
How did absentee landlordism impact agricultural practices in India?
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Study Notes
Economic Impact of British Rule
- Deindustrialisation: The British deliberately dismantled India's traditional industries, leaving artisans and handicraftsmen jobless and impoverished.
- Impoverishment of Peasantry: The British land revenue systems, like the Zamindari system, led to the ruin of old zamindars and the rise of new, often absentee landlords.
- Emergence of New Land Relations: The new landlords, driven by profit, exploited peasants by demanding high rents, evicting them, and forcing them into debt.
- Stagnation and Deterioration of Agriculture: The lack of investment in agriculture, coupled with land fragmentation and limited access to modern technology, resulted in low productivity and increased vulnerability to famines
- Commercialisation of Indian Agriculture: To meet the demands of the global market, the British encouraged the production of cash crops like cotton, jute, and tea, neglecting food security and further straining the agricultural system.
- Economic Drain: The British drained India's wealth through taxation, trade imbalances, and the export of raw materials to Britain.
- Famine and Poverty: Recurring famines in India were a direct consequence of British policies that resulted in poverty and vulnerability.
Nationalist Critique
- The British, in their pursuit of profit, exploited India's resources and people, leading to widespread poverty and misery.
- Poverty became a national problem, highlighting the need to increase productivity and economic self-sufficiency.
- The British hampered India's industrialization by prioritizing their own interests.
- It was argued that India needed to break free from its economic dependence on Britain and develop an independent economy.
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Explore the significant economic changes that occurred in India due to British colonial rule. This quiz covers topics such as deindustrialisation, changes in land relations, agricultural stagnation, and the shift towards cash crop production. Test your knowledge on how these transformations affected the livelihoods of Indians during this period.
