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Zamindars' Rent Collection Practices

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What was the main interest of the zamindars?

Improving the economic condition of the cultivators

Providing better irrigation facilities

Collecting rent regardless of the cultivators' condition (correct)

Increasing agricultural productivity

What was one of the main reasons for the dismal level of agricultural productivity?

Commercialization of agriculture

Favorable weather conditions

Negligible use of fertilizers (correct)

High levels of technology and irrigation facilities

What was the impact of the terms of the revenue settlement on the zamindars' attitude?

It had no impact on their attitude

It encouraged them to invest in improving agricultural practices

It forced them to adopt a more ruthless attitude in collecting rent (correct)

It made them more compassionate towards the cultivators

Which of the following was a consequence of the zamindars' attitude?

Immense misery and social tension among the cultivators Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motive behind the colonial government's policy of de-industrializing India?

To reduce India's status to an exporter of raw materials and a market for British finished goods Signup and view all the answers

What happened to India's world-famous handicraft industries under colonial rule?

They declined and no modern industrial base was allowed to develop Signup and view all the answers

What was the colonial government's intention regarding British industries?

To ensure their continued expansion to the maximum advantage of Britain Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonial government's policy impact India's industrial development?

It prevented the development of a sound industrial base in India Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of India under colonial rule, according to the text?

A mere exporter of raw materials and a market for finished goods Signup and view all the answers