History Practice Quiz 333

Q1.What did the deed of hire signed by the peasant in November 1873 state about the carriages and bullocks?

A. They were owned jointly by peasant and moneylender B. They were sold to the moneylender and then hired back C. They were given as collateral for a new loan D. They were donated to the moneylender

Q2.What monthly hire did the peasant agree to pay for the carriages and bullocks in the deed of November 1873?

A. Rs 2 B. Rs 4 C. Rs 6 D. Rs 8

Q3.What did the British Limitation Law of 1859 state regarding loan bonds?

A. They would have validity for only three years B. They would be valid indefinitely C. They required registration with the government D. They could not include interest

Q4.What was the purpose of the British Limitation Law of 1859?

A. To encourage more lending B. To check the accumulation of interest over time C. To protect moneylenders' rights D. To standardize interest rates

Q5.How did the moneylender reportedly respond to the Limitation Law of 1859?

A. He welcomed it as fair B. He turned it to his advantage by manipulating laws and forging accounts C. He stopped lending altogether D. He reduced interest rates voluntarily

Q6.What was the period for which a new bond was signed by the ryot according to the Deccan Riots Commission petitions?

A. Every year B. Every two years C. Every three years D. Every five years

Q7.Which commission collected petitions describing how moneylenders short-changed ryots?

A. Deccan Riots Commission B. Famine Commission C. Land Revenue Commission D. Peasant Commission

Q8.According to the source, what did moneylenders refuse to give when loans were repaid?

A. Receipts B. Bonds C. Deeds D. Contracts

Q9.What did moneylenders enter in bonds to short-change the ryot?

A. False dates B. Fictitious figures C. Lower interest rates D. Higher loan amounts

Q10.How did moneylenders acquire the peasants' harvest according to the source?

A. At market prices B. At high prices C. At low prices D. Through auctions

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History Practice Quiz 333