History Practice Quiz 334

Q1.What did the British believe about transactions based on informal understanding?

A. They were trustworthy B. They were suspicious C. They were legal D. They were common

Q2.According to the source, what did peasants come to associate with the misery of their lives?

A. The British government B. The new regime of bonds and deeds C. The moneylenders D. The harvest failures

Q3.What did peasants fear according to the source?

A. The moneylenders B. The written word C. The British officials D. The courts

Q4.When did the Deccan Riots Commission produce its report that was presented to the British Parliament?

A. 1857 B. 1878 C. 1875 D. 1880

Q5.Which government initially was unwilling to see the Deccan revolt as serious?

A. Government of India B. Government of Bombay C. British Parliament D. Government of Madras

Q6.What was the Deccan Riots Commission specifically asked to judge?

A. Whether moneylenders were responsible B. Whether the level of government revenue demand was the cause of the revolt C. Whether the ryots were justified D. Whether the revolt was widespread

Q7.According to the Deccan Riots Commission report, what was the cause of peasant anger?

A. Government revenue demand B. Moneylenders C. British policies D. Land revenue system

Q8.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source used by the Deccan Riots Commission?

A. Statements of ryots B. Statistical data on revenue rates C. Newspaper reports D. Reports sent by district collectors

Q9.What does the source suggest about official reports as historical sources?

A. They are always accurate B. They reflect official concerns and interpretations C. They are unbiased D. They are the only reliable sources

Q10.What persistent reluctance of the colonial government is highlighted in the source?

A. To collect revenue B. To admit that popular discontent was ever due to government action C. To punish moneylenders D. To set up commissions

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History Practice Quiz 334