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

Question : 1

The term ‘imperial preference’ was applied to the

a) Special privileges on British imports in India

b) Racial discrimination by the Britishers

c) Subordination of Indian interest to that of the British

d) Preference given to British political agents over Indian Princes

Question : 2

Who considered that ‘British Economic Policy is disgusting in India’?

a) B.G. Tilak

b) Dadabhai Naoroji

c) Karl Marx

d) Adam Smith

Question : 3

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India ‘Home Charges’ formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted ‘Home Charges’?

1. Funds used to support the Indian Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

Who of the following were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?

1. Dadabhai Naoroji
2. G. Subramania Iyer
3. R.C. Dutt

a) Only 1

b) Only 1 and 2

c) Only 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

a) Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot

b) Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars

c) Making judicial system more efficient

d) None of the above statements are correct

Question : 6

Under the Permanent Settlement, 1793, the Zamindars were required to issue pattas to the former which were not issued by many of the Zamindars. The reason was

a) the Zamindars were trusted by the farmers

b) there was no officials check upon the Zamindars

c) it was the responsibility of the British government

d) the farmers were not interested in getting pattas