History Practice Quiz 293

Q1.What was the name of the famous film by Satyajit Ray that was shot in Andul Raj Palace?

A. Pather Panchali B. Jalshaghar C. Charulata D. Apur Sansar

Q2.What is the name of the official report that has shaped the conception of rural Bengal in the late eighteenth century?

A. The Fifth Report B. The Bengal Report C. The Zamindari Report D. The Revenue Report

Q3.According to the source, what did the Fifth Report exaggerate regarding zamindars?

A. The collapse of traditional zamindari power and the scale of land loss B. The increase in zamindari revenue C. The efficiency of the Company's administration D. The number of zamindars who supported the Company

Q4.In the native year 1203, corresponding to 1796-97, what was the total assessment (jumma) of land advertised for sale?

A. Sicca rupees 28,70,061 B. Sicca rupees 14,18,756 C. Sicca rupees 17,90,416 D. Sicca rupees 26,66,191

Q5.In 1796-97, what was the amount of purchase money (in sicca rupees) for the land actually sold?

A. Sicca rupees 17,90,416 B. Sicca rupees 14,18,756 C. Sicca rupees 21,47,580 D. Sicca rupees 22,74,076

Q6.In the native year 1204, corresponding to 1797-98, what was the assessment of land actually sold?

A. Sicca rupees 22,74,076 B. Sicca rupees 26,66,191 C. Sicca rupees 21,47,580 D. Sicca rupees 14,18,756

Q7.Which of the following zamindars were mentioned as defaulters in the Fifth Report?

A. Rajahs of Nuddea, Rajeshaye, and Bishenpore B. Rajahs of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa C. Rajahs of Murshidabad, Burdwan, and Midnapore D. Rajahs of Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet

Q8.What did the Fifth Report claim about the condition of zamindars due to auction of lands?

A. They were threatened with poverty and ruin B. They became richer C. They migrated to other regions D. They formed a united front against the Company

Q9.According to recent research mentioned in the source, what method did zamindars use to retain their zamindaris even when auctioned?

A. Ingenious methods B. Legal appeals C. Armed rebellion D. Payment of bribes

Q10.What does the source suggest about accepting the evidence of the Fifth Report uncritically?

A. It cannot be accepted uncritically B. It is completely reliable C. It should be accepted as the only source D. It is irrelevant for historical study

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History Practice Quiz 293