History Practice Quiz 279

Q1.Which traveler's account is marked by detailed observations, critical insights, and reflection?

A. Ibn Battuta B. François Bernier C. Pelsaert D. Al-Biruni

Q2.What did Bernier claim prevented the emergence of a class of 'improving' landlords in India?

A. Lack of irrigation facilities B. Absence of private property in land C. Excessive taxation D. Frequent wars

Q3.According to Bernier, what was the condition of agriculture in Mughal India?

A. It led to uniform ruination of agriculture B. It led to improvement of agriculture C. It led to moderate agricultural growth D. It led to balanced development of agriculture

Q4.According to Bernier, which section of society was exempt from the decline in living standards?

A. The peasantry B. The ruling aristocracy C. The middle class D. The merchants

Q5.What did Bernier say about the land in the empire of Hindustan?

A. Most of it was fertile and well-cultivated B. Many tracts were little more than sand or barren mountains C. All land was equally productive D. The land was uniformly rich

Q6.According to Bernier, why did good land remain untilled?

A. Due to lack of rainfall B. For want of labourers C. Due to government policies D. Because of poor soil quality

Q7.What happened to peasants who became incapable of discharging the demands of their lords, according to Bernier?

A. They were given financial aid B. They were deprived of means of subsistence and their children were taken as slaves C. They were allowed to migrate freely D. They were given land grants

Q8.What did Bernier claim about the existence of a middle state in India?

A. There was a strong middle class B. There is no middle state in India C. The middle state was growing D. The middle state was oppressed

Q9.Bernier's description of Mughal India was intended to serve as a warning to those who did not recognize the merits of what?

A. Absolute monarchy B. Private property C. Feudalism D. Religious tolerance

Q10.According to Bernier, what drove the peasantry to abandon the country?

A. Natural disasters B. Excessive tyranny C. Lack of trade D. Religious persecution

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History Practice Quiz 279