History Practice Quiz 218

Q1.According to the French traveller Bernier, how did he describe seventeenth century Bengal?

A. As poorer than Egypt B. As richer than Egypt C. As a barren land D. As a major industrial center

Q2.Which of the following products did Bernier mention as being exported in abundance from Bengal in the seventeenth century?

A. Wheat and vegetables B. Cottons, silks, rice, sugar and butter C. Iron and steel D. Tea and spices

Q3.What did Bernier note about the canals in Bengal from Rajmahal to the sea?

A. They were built by the British B. They were cut in bygone ages from the Ganges for navigation and irrigation C. They were used only for fishing D. They were natural waterways

Q4.What contrast does the source highlight between seventeenth century and the time when the British left India?

A. Agricultural prosperity versus agricultural stagnation B. Industrial growth versus industrial decline C. Population increase versus population decrease D. Trade surplus versus trade deficit

Q5.What was the primary cause of stagnation in the agricultural sector during the colonial period?

A. Low levels of technology B. Lack of irrigation facilities C. Various systems of land settlement introduced by the colonial government D. Negligible use of fertilizers

Q6.Under which land settlement system did the profit from agriculture go to the zamindars instead of the cultivators?

A. Ryotwari system B. Mahalwari system C. Zamindari system D. Permanent Settlement

Q7.In which region was the zamindari system implemented?

A. Madras Presidency B. Bombay Presidency C. Bengal Presidency D. Punjab Province

Q8.What was the main interest of the zamindars under the colonial land settlement systems?

A. Improving agricultural productivity B. Providing irrigation facilities C. Collecting rent regardless of the economic condition of the cultivators D. Introducing new technology

Q9.What consequence did zamindars face if they failed to deposit specified sums of revenue on time?

A. They were fined B. They were imprisoned C. They were to lose their rights D. They were transferred

Q10.Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a factor aggravating the plight of farmers during the colonial period?

A. Low levels of technology B. Lack of irrigation facilities C. Negligible use of fertilizers D. High export duties

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History Practice Quiz 218