Colonial Economy and Society - One Line Questions

1. The social impact of British rule led to the emergence of: — New social classes and a growing awareness of social inequalities
2. The Famine Commission of 1880, formed after a series of devastating famines, recommended: — Government intervention in agricultural markets
3. The Permanent Settlement was criticized for creating a class of absentee landlords who were primarily interested in: — Revenue collection and rent extraction
4. The Mahalwari system of revenue settlement was primarily introduced in which region of British India? — North-Western Provinces and Punjab
5. The introduction of new legal systems and courts by the British sometimes clashed with: — Existing customary laws and practices
6. The 'Sati' abolition act of 1829, championed by Lord William Bentinck and influenced by reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, targeted which social practice? — The practice of a widow immolating herself on her husband's funeral pyre
7. The economic impact of British colonialism on India is often characterized as: — Exploitative
8. The introduction of Western education by the British primarily served to: — Create a class of educated Indians to assist in administration
9. The process of transforming agricultural land for the cultivation of cash crops like indigo, cotton, and opium was known as: — Commercialization of Agriculture
10. The British policy of free trade, while beneficial to British manufacturers, often resulted in: — Unfair competition for Indian artisans
11. The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) was a peasant uprising primarily in response to: — Forced cultivation of indigo and oppressive practices by European planters
12. The construction of railways in India by the British was primarily motivated by: — Facilitating the movement of troops and raw materials
13. The Permanent Settlement of Bengal (1793) introduced by Lord Cornwallis aimed to: — Establish a class of landlords responsible for revenue collection
14. The emergence of a new educated middle class in India during the colonial period was a direct result of: — Expansion of modern education
15. Which of the following was a major consequence of the deindustrialization of traditional Indian handicrafts under British rule? — Increased dependence on British manufactured goods
16. The social impact of commercialization of agriculture included: — Increased vulnerability of peasants to market fluctuations and famines
17. The introduction of the telegraph and postal services by the British facilitated: — Faster communication and administration
18. The introduction of a new land revenue system often led to the: — Dispossession of peasants from their land
19. The introduction of railways led to the growth of new urban centers and facilitated: — Migration of labor and growth of industrial centers
20. The Mahalwari system involved revenue assessment based on: — The entire village community (Mahal)
21. The 'Drain of Wealth' theory primarily focused on the transfer of which resource from India to Britain? — Financial resources and capital
22. Which economic policy was primarily implemented by the British in India to maximize their own financial gains? — Mercantilism
23. The social reform movements of the 19th century in India were largely inspired by: — Enlightenment ideas and Western education
24. Which industry in India faced severe decline due to the influx of cheap machine-made goods from Britain? — Textile industry (handloom)
25. Which of the following was a major grievance that led to the Deccan Riots of 1875? — High interest rates charged by moneylenders and land alienation
26. The drain of wealth theory, which argued that British rule caused economic exploitation of India, was prominently articulated by: — Dadabhai Naoroji
27. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a prominent social reformer known for his advocacy for: — Widow remarriage and women's education
28. Which of the following social evils was strongly condemned by most social reformers of the 19th century? — Caste discrimination
29. The British policy of 'divide and rule' contributed to the exacerbation of: — Communal tensions
30. The 'Thugee' menace, which the British claimed to have eradicated, was a complex social phenomenon often linked to: — Widespread banditry and robbery
31. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted by the British to: — Control and censor Indian language newspapers
32. The establishment of institutions like the Asiatic Society of Bengal by Sir William Jones aimed at: — Studying and preserving Indian languages, history, and culture
33. The Aligarh Movement, led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, aimed at: — Encouraging modern education and social reform among Muslims
34. The Moplah Rebellion (1921) took place in which region of India? — Malabar Coast
35. The Ryotwari system was favored by the British in certain areas because it: — Ensured direct collection of revenue from cultivators and avoided intermediaries
36. The Brahmo Samaj, founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, advocated for: — Monotheism and rejection of idol worship
37. The 'Ryots' in the Ryotwari system were: — Individual peasant cultivators
38. Which of the following was a significant cash crop that the British encouraged cultivation of in India, often leading to peasant distress? — Indigo
39. The economic policies of the British led to the transformation of India from a manufacturing country to a: — Provider of raw materials and a market for British goods
40. Which social reform movement focused on improving the status of women and advocated for widow remarriage and education? — Widow Remarriage Association
41. The Devsamaj, founded by Shivnarayan Agnihotri, emphasized: — Social service and ethical living
42. The role of Christian missionaries in colonial India included: — Providing education and healthcare, alongside religious conversion efforts
43. Which of the following was a social consequence of the colonial economy on Indian society? — Emergence of new social classes and stratification
44. The social stratification in colonial India was significantly influenced by: — The introduction of new economic opportunities and the rigid enforcement of certain laws
45. Jyotirao Phule, a prominent social reformer from Maharashtra, primarily worked for the upliftment of: — The lower castes and women
46. The impact of British policies on Indian society included the breakdown of: — Traditional village self-sufficiency
47. The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) was a significant uprising against: — British colonial rule and exploitation by moneylenders
48. The 'Indian Famine Codes' were developed in response to: — The recurring and devastating famines caused by British policies
49. The Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, had the slogan 'Go back to the Vedas', emphasizing: — The supremacy of ancient Hindu scriptures and reforms
50. Ryotwari Settlement, prevalent in parts of South India, directly assessed revenue from: — Individual cultivators (Ryots)
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