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Who was Buchanan?
Who was Buchanan?
Francis Buchanan was a physician who visited India, served as a medical officer in Bengal from 1794 to 1815, and was the physician to Lord Wellesley.
Who were the Pahariyas?
Who were the Pahariyas?
The Pahariyas were people living around the Rajmahal hills.
Who presented a peace proposal to the Pahariyas in the 1780s?
Who presented a peace proposal to the Pahariyas in the 1780s?
Augustus Cleveland, the collector of Bhagalpur.
What was the land revenue system used by the British in Bombay Deccan?
What was the land revenue system used by the British in Bombay Deccan?
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When was the Cotton Supply Association established in Britain?
When was the Cotton Supply Association established in Britain?
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When was the Manchester Cotton Company established?
When was the Manchester Cotton Company established?
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How did the American Civil War impact the availability of cotton in international markets and how did it affect India?
How did the American Civil War impact the availability of cotton in international markets and how did it affect India?
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Who was the most important leader of the Santhal rebellion of 1855-56?
Who was the most important leader of the Santhal rebellion of 1855-56?
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Study Notes
Questions and Answers - History
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Question 1: Who was Buchanan?
- Buchanan was a doctor.
- He worked in Bengal from 1794 to 1815.
- He served as a surgeon to the Governor-General, Lord Wellesley.
- He surveyed land for the East India Company.
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Question 10: Who were the Pahariyas?
- The Pahariyas were people living near the Rajmahal hills.
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Question 11: Who proposed a peace treaty to the Pahariyas in the 1780s?
- Augustus Cleveland, the collector of Bhagalpur, proposed a peace treaty to the Pahariyas in the 1780s.
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Question 12: What was the land revenue system in Bombay Deccan?
- The land revenue system in Bombay Deccan was called the Ryotwari system.
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Question 13: When was the "Cotton Supply Association" established in Britain?
- The Cotton Supply Association was established in 1857.
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Question 14: When was the Manchester Cotton Company founded?
- The Manchester Cotton Company was established in 1859.
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Question 15: What effect did the American Civil War have on the cotton market and India?
- The American Civil War's disruption of cotton exports from the South boosted India's cotton exports to meet demand in Britain.
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Question 16: Who was the key leader of the 1855-1856 Santhal Uprising?
- The key leader of the 1855-1856 Santhal Uprising was Sidhu.
Additional Questions & Short Answers
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Question 1: What were the key features of the Permanent Settlement?
- The Permanent Settlement was a land revenue system in Bengal, Bihar, and parts of Orissa.
- Zamindars were recognized as land owners.
- Fixed revenue was set for the Zamindars.
- Zamindars became tax collectors, not landowners.
- The system had a lack of direct contact between the government and peasants.
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Question 2: Why did the power of the Jotedars surpass Zamindars in rural Bengal?
- Zamindars became inactive and wealthy.
- Jotedars maintained close ties with villagers.
- Jotedars resisted increased land taxes.
- Jotedars gained support from peasants.
- Jotedars frequently acquired land from failing Zamindars.
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Test your knowledge about key figures and events in Indian history with this engaging quiz. Explore topics such as land revenue systems, significant treaties, and the evolution of cotton companies in Britain and India. Perfect for history enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves!
