History Practice Quiz 162

Q1.Which event made the British government particularly worried about another popular rebellion?

A. The Blue Rebellion B. The Revolt of 1857 C. The Sepoy Mutiny D. The Indigo Revolt

Q2.What did the song from an indigo-producing village describe?

A. The beauty of indigo fields B. The fight between ryots and lathiyals C. The arrival of British officials D. The harvest festival

Q3.In which year did the Lieutenant Governor tour the region?

A. 1857 B. 1858 C. 1859 D. 1860

Q4.What did the ryots believe Queen Victoria had declared regarding indigo?

A. Indigo must be sown at any cost B. Indigo need not be sown C. Indigo prices would be fixed D. Indigo cultivation was banned

Q5.What did the government set up to enquire into the system of indigo production?

A. Indigo Commission B. Ryot Commission C. Planters' Committee D. Revenue Board

Q6.What did the Indigo Commission declare about indigo production for ryots?

A. It was highly profitable B. It was not profitable C. It was moderately profitable D. It was mandatory

Q7.Who was the President of the Indigo Commission that interviewed Hadji Mulla?

A. Ashley Eden B. Mr Sale C. W. S. Seton Karr D. Lieutenant Governor

Q8.What action did the government take to protect planters from assault during the rebellion?

A. Sent negotiators B. Brought in the military C. Imposed martial law D. Arrested ryots

Q9.What did the Indigo Commission ask ryots regarding future indigo production?

A. To continue producing indigo B. To fulfill existing contracts but could refuse in future C. To stop production immediately D. To increase production

Q10.What was the term 'ryot' used for in the context of Indian agriculture?

A. Village B. Peasant C. Planter D. Landlord

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History Practice Quiz 162