British Rule Impact On Indian Economy MCQs Set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which Governor-General introduced the permanent land revenue system in India?

a) Lord John Shore

b) Lord Clive

c) Lord Cornwallis

d) Lord Warren Hastings

Question : 2

Who authored the book ‘Poverty and the Unbritish Rule in India’?

a) Amartya Kumar Sen

b) Ramesh Chandra Dutt

c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

d) Dadabhai Naoroji

Question : 3

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements.

1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None of these