british rule impact on indian economy MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

There was no independent development of industries in India during British rule because of the

a) Absence of heavy industries

b) Scarcity of foreign capital

c) Scarcity of natural resources

d) Preference of the rich to invest in land

Question : 2

In ...... the rights of the tenants on land in Bengal and Bihar were given to the Bengal Tenency Act.

a) 1885

b) 1886

c) 1889

d) 1900

Question : 3

When was the first tea company established in Assam?

a) 1835

b) 1837

c) 1839

d) 1841

Question : 4

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

Question : 5

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 : 6

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