With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:
1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Subject: Modern History
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With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements
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Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of ‘Harijans’ in his political and social programme
Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of ‘Harijans’ in his political and social programme?
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Consider the following fruits
Consider the following fruits:
I. Papaya
II. Pineapple
III. Guava
How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries? -
Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident
Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
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“Sedition has become my religion” was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of
“Sedition has become my religion” was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of:
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Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement
Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement:
I. The congress declared the attainment of ‘Swaraj’ by all the legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.
II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if ‘Swaraj’ did not come within a year and the government resorted to repression.
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Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme
Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme:
I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth
II. Observance of strict non-violence
III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public
IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputesHow many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
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Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856
Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:
1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts.
2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders.
3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars.