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What did the term ‘Orient’ refer to?
  • a)
    England
  • b)
    Asia
  • c)
    Russia
  • d)
    America 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Sharma answered
  • The Orient is a historical term for the East, traditionally comprising anything that belongs to the Eastern world, in relation to Europe. It is the antonym of Occident, the Western World.
  • The Orient is an old-fashioned name for Asia.
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Assertion: ‘Dawn of the century was published by ET Paul Music Co.
Reason: It glorified machine and technology.
  • a)
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • b)
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c)
    A is correct but R is wrong
  • d)
    A is wrong but R is correct
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Correct Answer :- C
Explanation : 1.The cover page of a music book a published by E. T. Paul in 1900 shows the sign of progress as the picture of railway, camera, machines, printing press and factory.
2. The glorification of machines and technology is even more marked on the cover page of a trade magazine.
Both the statements are correct but R is not the correction explanation of A.

Assertion: The East Indian Company appointed ‘gomastha’.
Reason: To get new recruits
  • a)
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • b)
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c)
    A is correct but R is wrong
  • d)
    A is wrong but R is correct
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
The East India Company appointed gomasthas to supervise weavers in India to establish a more direct control over the weavers, free of the existing traders and brokers in the cloth trade. The Gomasthas were the paid servants who supervised the weavers,collected supplies and examined the quality of cloth.

Which among these was a pre-colonial seaport?
  • a)
    Vishakhapatnam
  • b)
    Chennai
  • c)
    Hoogly
  • d)
    Cochin 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
  • Hoogly, Surat and Masulispatnam are the three pre-colonial ports of India.
  • Surat on the Gujarat coast connected India to the gulf and red seaports. Masulipatam on the coromandel coast.
  • Hoogly in Bengal had trade links with Southeast Asian ports.

From which of the following trade did the early entrepreneurs make a fortune?
  • a)
    Textile trade
  • b)
    China trade
  • c)
    Trade in tea
  • d)
    Industries
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pallavi kapoor answered
Early Entrepreneurs and China Trade

- Early entrepreneurs made a fortune from China trade.
- China was an important trading partner for many countries including Britain and America.
- The China trade refers to the trade between China and the rest of the world, which was mainly focused on tea, silk, porcelain, and spices.
- The early entrepreneurs were involved in trading these goods between China and the western countries.
- They established trading companies, such as the British East India Company and the Dutch East India Company, to facilitate the trade with China and other Asian countries.
- These companies had a monopoly on the trade with China and were able to make huge profits from the sale of tea, silk, and other goods in Europe and America.
- The early entrepreneurs also played a key role in introducing Chinese tea and porcelain to the western world, which became very popular and valuable commodities.
- The China trade was a major contributor to the growth of the global economy and the development of international trade.
- The early entrepreneurs who were involved in the China trade became very wealthy and influential, and their success inspired others to follow in their footsteps and explore new opportunities for trade and commerce.

Who was a ‘Jobber’?
  • a)
    Trusted worker
  • b)
    Painter
  • c)
    Dancer
  • d)
    Soldier
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Harsh Sharma answered
I'm sorry, your sentence is incomplete. Could you please provide more information or context?

Which is the pioneer country in industrialisation?
  • a)
    Russia
  • b)
    India
  • c)
    England
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
  • England (Britain) was the first country to industrialize because it had resources that included coal, water, iron ore, rivers, harbors, and banks.
  • Britain also had all the factors of production that the Industrial Revolution required. These factors of production included land, labor (workers), and capital (wealth).

Why did the weavers suffer from a problem of raw cotton?
  • a)
    The cotton crop perished
  • b)
    Raw cotton exports increased
  • c)
    Local markets shrank
  • d)
    Export market collapsed
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shambavi menon answered
The weavers suffered from a problem of raw cotton because of the following reason:

Increase in Raw Cotton Exports
- British colonial policy encouraged the cultivation of raw cotton in India for export to Britain's textile mills.
- This led to an increase in the export of raw cotton, which resulted in a shortage of raw cotton for local weavers.

Impact on Weavers
- With a shortage of raw cotton, weavers had to pay higher prices for the raw material they needed to produce their textiles.
- This made it difficult for them to compete with the cheaper textiles produced in Britain's mills.

Loss of Livelihoods
- As the demand for locally produced textiles declined, many weavers lost their livelihoods.
- This led to widespread poverty and forced many weavers to migrate to other areas in search of work.

Conclusion
- The problem of raw cotton was a major factor in the decline of the handloom industry in India during the colonial period.
- It highlights how colonial policies and economic structures can have a profound impact on local industries and livelihoods.

Where was the first cotton mill in India established?
  • a)
    Mumbai
  • b)
    Surat
  • c)
    Calcutta 
  • d)
    Kerala 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nk Classes answered
The first cotton textile mill in India was established in Mumbai in 1854. This marked the beginning of large-scale production of cotton textiles in India.

Assertion and Reason Type Questions:
In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : European Managing Agencies, which dominated industrial production in India, were interested in certain kinds of products.
Reason (R) : They established tea and coffee plantations, acquiring land at cheap rates from the Colonial Government; and they invested in mining, indigo and jute.
  • a)
    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • b)
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • c)
    (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
  • d)
    (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vivek Rana answered
European Managing Agencies (e.g. Bird Heiglers and Co., Andrew Yule, Jardine Skinner and Co.) which dominated industrial production in India, were interested in certain kinds of products. Acquiring land at cheap rates from the colonial government, they established tea and coffee plantations.

Who devised the Spinning Jenny?
  • a)
    Samual Luck
  • b)
    Richard Arkwright
  • c)
    James Hargreaves
  • d)
    James Watt
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar chauhan answered
The correct answer is option 'C', James Hargreaves.

James Hargreaves, an English weaver and carpenter, devised the Spinning Jenny in the late 1760s. The Spinning Jenny was an important invention in the textile industry and played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution.

Below are the details explaining James Hargreaves' role in devising the Spinning Jenny:

1. Background:
- In the 18th century, the demand for cotton textiles was increasing rapidly, but the existing methods of spinning yarn were time-consuming and inefficient.
- Prior to the Spinning Jenny, spinning yarn was done using a spinning wheel, which required significant manual effort and could only produce one thread at a time.

2. Invention of the Spinning Jenny:
- James Hargreaves, who was both a weaver and a carpenter, observed the limitations of the spinning wheel and sought to find a solution.
- In the late 1760s, he developed a machine that could spin multiple threads at once, which he named the Spinning Jenny.
- The Spinning Jenny was a hand-powered machine consisting of a simple frame with multiple spindles and a single wheel.
- By turning the wheel, the operator could simultaneously spin up to eight threads, significantly increasing the productivity of yarn production.

3. Impact and Significance:
- The Spinning Jenny revolutionized the textile industry by increasing the speed and efficiency of yarn production.
- It allowed for the production of multiple threads simultaneously, reducing the labor required and increasing productivity.
- The invention of the Spinning Jenny was a significant step towards mechanization in the textile industry and played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution.
- The increased production of yarn provided the necessary raw material for the subsequent development of mechanized weaving machines, further transforming the textile industry.

In conclusion, James Hargreaves, an English weaver and carpenter, devised the Spinning Jenny in the late 1760s. This invention revolutionized the textile industry by enabling the simultaneous spinning of multiple threads and significantly increasing productivity. The Spinning Jenny played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution and paved the way for further mechanization in the textile industry.

Direction: Mark the Option Which Is Most Suitable:
Assertion : The consolidation of East India Company power after the 1760s did not initially lead to a decline in textile exports from India.
Reason : British cotton industries had not yet expanded and Indian fine textiles were in great demand in Europe.
  • a)
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • b)
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • c)
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • d)
    If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
The consolidation of East India Company power after the 1760s did not initially lead to a decline in textile exports from India. British cotton industries had not yet expanded and Indian fine textiles were in great demand in Europe. So the company was keen on expanding textile exports from India.

Find the incorrect option:
  • a)
    By the beginning of the nineteenth century, manufacturers were printing calendars to popularise their products.
  • b)
    Unlike newspapers and magazines, calendars were used even by people who could not read.
  • c)
    They were hung in tea shops and in poor people's homes just as much as in offices and middle-class apartments.
  • d)
    And those hung the calendars had to see the Advertisements, day after day, through the year.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
By the nineteenth century, manufacturers were printing calendars to popularise their products. Unlike newspapers and magazines, calendars were used even by people, who could not read. They were hung in tea shops and in poor people's homes just as much as in offices and middle- class apartments.

Direction: Mark the Option Which Is Most Suitable:
Assertion : In most industrial regions, workers came from the districts around.
Reason : Peasants and Artisans who found no work in the village went to the industrial centres in search of work.
  • a)
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • b)
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • c)
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • d)
    If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Peasants and artisans who found no work in the village went to industrial centres in search of work. About 50 per cent workers in the Bombay cotton industries came from the neighbouring district of Ratnagiri, while the mills of Kanpur got workers from the villages within the district of Kanpur.

What do you mean by the orient? Which of the following meaning is correct?
  • a)
    The countries to the west of the Indian Ocean
  • b)
    The countries to the east of the Mediterranean sea
  • c)
    The countries to the west of the Pacific Ocean
  • d)
    The countries east of the Red Sea
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajiv Gupta answered
Correct, option B is the correct meaning of "the Orient." The term "Orient" is often used to refer to the countries and regions to the east of the Mediterranean sea, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is traditionally used to refer to the East in contrast to the West, and has been used historically in the context of European colonialism and imperialism.

Arrange the following in the correct sequence:
(i) J. N. Tata set up the first iron and steel plant in Jamshedpur.
(ii) Dwarkanath Tagore set up six joint stock companies in Bengal.
(iii) Seth Hukumchand set up the first jute mill in Calcutta.
(iv) Music Publisher E. T. Paull produced a music book.
  • a)
    (iv) - (i) - (ii) - (iii)
  • b)
    (i) - (iv) - (iii) - (ii)
  • c)
    (ii) - (iv) - (i) - (iii)
  • d)
    (iii) - (ii) - (iv) - (i)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Kapoor answered
(ii) Dwarkanath Tagore set up six joint stock companies in Bengal: Dwarkanath Tagore invested his money to set up six joint stock companies in 1830-1840, but they did not florish. Dwarkanath Tagore, one of the first Indian industrialists and entrepreneurs.
(iv) Music Publisher E. T. Paull produced a music book: Paull produced a music book that had a picture on the cover page announcing the 'Dawn of the Century' in which at the centre of the picture is a goddess-like figure, the angel of progress, bearing the flag of the new century.
(i) J. N. Tata set up the first iron and steel plant in Jamshedpur: Tata Iron and Steel Company or TISCO is the first iron and steel manufacturing plant in India which was founded and established by Jamsetji Tata and Dorabji Tata respectively on 26th August 1907 at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
(iii) Seth Hukumchand set up the first jute mill in Calcutta: The First jute mill was set up in calcutta in 1917 by a marwari businessman Seth Hukum chand. He established cotton mills ( Hukum Chand Mill and Raj kumar mill at Indore), and a large jute mill and Iron Mill at calcutta.

Arrange the following in the correct sequence:
(i) James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny
(ii) James Watt patented the Steam Engine.
(iii) Richard Arkwright created the First Cotton Mill.
(iv) Matthew Boulton Manufactured the new model of Steam Engine.
  • a)
    (iv) - (i) - (iii) - (ii)
  • b)
    (i) - (iii) - (ii) - (iv)
  • c)
    (ii) - (iv) - (i) - (iii)
  • d)
    (iii) - (ii) - (iv) - (i)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
Correct sequence is
(i) James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny: The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1764 by James Hargreaves, a cotton weaver, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.
(iii) Richard Arkwright created the First Cotton Mill: In 1771, Richard Arkwright along with three men opened the first cotton factory with some partners.
(ii) James Watt patented the Steam Engine: In 1765 Watt conceived of a separate condenser, a device to reduce the amount of waste produced by the Newcomen steam engine. Watt patented the device in 1769. In 1776 Watt and his business partner, Matthew Boulton, installed two steam engines with separate condensers.
(iv) Matthew Boulton Manufactured the new model of Steam Engine: Boulton foresaw great industrial demand for steam power and urged Watt to design the double-acting rotative engine, patented in 1782, and the Watt engine (1788) for driving the lapping machines at his factory.

Analyse the information given below, considering one the following correct options:
By the late nineteenth century, manufacturers were printing calendars to popularise their products. Unlike newspapers and magazines, calendars were used even by people who could not read. They were hung in tea shops and in poor people’s homes just as much as in offices and middle-class apartments. And those who hung the calendars had to see the advertisements, day after day, through the year. In these calendars, once again, we see the figures of Gods being used to sell new products. Like the images of gods, figures of important personages, of emperors and nawabs, adorned advertisement and calendars. The message very often seemed to say: if you respect the royal figure, then respect this product; when the product was being used by kings, or produced under Royal command, its quality could not be questioned.
  • a)
    Use of calendars
  • b)
    Use of advertisements
  • c)
    Use of images
  • d)
    Market for goods
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
British manufactures attempted to take over the Indian market on the other hand Indian weavers and craftsmen, traders and industrialists resisted colonial controls, demanded tariff protection, created their own spaces, and tried to extend the market for their produce.

Assertion and Reason Type Questions:
In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A) : The most dynamic industries in Britain were clearly Cotton and Metals.
Reason (R) : By 1873, Britain was exporting iron and steel worth about £ 77 million, double the value of its cotton export.
  • a)
    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • b)
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • c)
    (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
  • d)
    (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
The most dynamic industries in Britain were clearly cotton and metals. Growing at a rapid pace, cotton was the leading sector in the first phase of industrialization up to the 1840s. After that the iron and steel industry led the way.

Analyse the information given below, considering one the following correct options:
The abundance of labour in the market affected the lives of workers. As news of possible jobs travelled to the countryside, hundreds tramped to the cities. The actual possibility of getting a job depended on existing networks of friendship and kin relations. If you had a relative or a friend in a factory, you were more likely to get a job quickly. But not everyone had social connections. Many jobseekers had to wait weeks, spending nights under bridges or in night shelters. Some stayed in Night Refuges that were set up by private individuals; others went to the casual wards maintained by the Poor Law authorities.
  • a)
    Abundance of labour
  • b)
    Life of the workers
  • c)
    Jobseekers
  • d)
    Employment of workers
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
Most of the workers were employed on seasonal basis and there was no job security. There was no proper housing facilities provided to the workers by the employers. They lived in slums under unhygienic conditions and became victims of serious health diseases.

Direction: Mark the Option Which Is Most Suitable:
Assertion : In the twentieth century, handloom cloth production expanded steadily.
Reason : This was partly because of technological changes,
  • a)
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • b)
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • c)
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • d)
    If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
In the twentieth century, handloom cloth production expanded steadily: almost trebling between 1900 and 1940.
(i) This was partly because of technological changes.
(ii) Handicrafts people had adopted new technology that helped them to improve production without excessively pushing up costs.

Direction: Mark the Option Which Is Most Suitable:
Assertion : When Manchester industrialists began selling cloth in India, they put labels on the cloth bundles.
Reason : The label was a mark of Quality. When buyers saw ‘MADE IN MANCHESTER’ written in bold on the label, they were expected to feel confident about buying the cloth.
  • a)
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • b)
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • c)
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • d)
    If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishan Choudhury answered
Manchester industrialists started selling clothes in India. They put labels on the cloth bundles to make the place of manufacture and the name of the company familiar to buyers. The labels was also a mark of quality. When buyers saw 'Made in Manchester' written in bold on the label, they felt confident to buy cloths.

Who among the following was not associated with the steam engine?
  • a)
    James Watt
  • b)
    Newcomen
  • c)
    Matthew Boulton
  • d)
    James Hargreaves
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Meha nair answered
Not Associated with Steam Engine

James Hargreaves was not associated with the steam engine. Let's understand the roles played by the other three:

James Watt

James Watt is known for making significant improvements to the steam engine. He worked on the design and improved its efficiency. He added a separate condenser that allowed the engine to use less fuel and produce more power. These improvements made the steam engine more practical and efficient, leading to its widespread use in various industries.

Newcomen

Thomas Newcomen is credited with inventing the first practical steam engine. His engine used steam to create a vacuum that pulled a piston down, which was then pushed back up by atmospheric pressure. Although not very efficient, his engine was used in coal mines to pump out water and improve mining conditions.

Matthew Boulton

Matthew Boulton was a business partner of James Watt. He provided the funding for Watt's steam engine improvements and helped to market and sell the engines. Boulton was a successful businessman who helped to bring the steam engine into widespread use, particularly in the textile industry.

Conclusion

James Hargreaves, on the other hand, was not associated with the steam engine. He was a weaver and inventor who developed the spinning jenny, a machine that revolutionized the textile industry by allowing workers to produce multiple threads at once.

Which one of the following was the job of Gomastha?
  • a)
    Supervise weavers
  • b)
    Collect supplies
  • c)
    Examine the quality of the cloth
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepanshu jha answered
- Supervise weavers: The job of a Gomastha was to supervise the weavers in a particular area or region. They were responsible for ensuring that the weavers followed the instructions provided to them and that the weaving process was carried out efficiently and effectively.
- Collect supplies: Another task of a Gomastha was to collect the necessary supplies for the weavers, such as raw materials like yarn and dyes. They were in charge of making sure that the weavers had everything they needed to carry out their work.
- Examine the quality of the cloth: Gomasthas were also responsible for examining the quality of the cloth produced by the weavers. They had to ensure that the finished products met the required standards in terms of texture, color, and overall quality.
- All the above: Therefore, the job of a Gomastha included supervising weavers, collecting supplies, and examining the quality of the cloth. They played a crucial role in the production process of textiles and were essential for maintaining the quality and efficiency of the weaving industry.

18th Century India witnessed the decline of port town?
  • a)
    Surat
  • b)
    Bombay
  • c)
    Calcutta
  • d)
    Madras
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina khanna answered


Decline of Port Town in 18th Century India

Reasons for the decline of Surat:
- Surat, once a flourishing port town and a major trading center, started to decline in the 18th century due to various reasons.
- The shifting of trade routes and the emergence of new port towns like Bombay and Calcutta resulted in a decline in Surat's importance as a trading hub.
- The repeated plundering of the town by foreign invaders, such as the Dutch and the Marathas, led to a loss of wealth and resources, further contributing to its decline.
- The silting of the Tapti River, which served as an important waterway for trade, also affected Surat's ability to attract traders and maintain its status as a prominent port town.

Impact of Surat's decline:
- The decline of Surat had significant economic implications for the region as many traders and merchants shifted their base to other port towns, leading to a loss of revenue and livelihood for the local population.
- The decline of Surat also had social and cultural repercussions as the town's cosmopolitan culture and diverse population started to disintegrate with the loss of trade and commerce.

In conclusion, the decline of Surat in the 18th century was a result of various factors such as shifting trade routes, foreign invasions, and natural changes in the waterways. This decline not only affected the economic prosperity of the town but also had social and cultural impacts on its population.

Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B:
  • a)
    (i)-(c), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(b)
  • b)
    (i)-(a), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(b)
  • c)
    (i)-(b), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(b)
  • d)
    (i)-(d), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(b)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
(i) Iron and Steel Plant: The founder of the Tata Iron & Steel Company - now called Tata Steel - never lived to see it incorporated. TISCO was born in 1907 - three years after Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata died. Tata had been pursuing the dream of setting up a steel plant in India since at least 1882.
(ii) Bengali Industrialist: Dwarkanath Tagore (1794–1846), one of the first Indian industrialists to form an enterprise with British partners and entrepreneurs, was the founder of the Jorasanko branch of the Tagore family.
(iii) Marwari Businessman: Seth Hukumchand, a Marwari businessman was the one to set up the first Indian jute mill in Calcutta in 1917.
(iv) Parsi Industrialist: Sir Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, 1st Baronet was a Parsi entrepreneur and founder of the first textile mills in India, as well as a great philanthropist.

The paid servants of the East India Company was known as
  • a)
    Seth
  • b)
    Mamlatdar
  • c)
    Gomastha
  • d)
    Lambardar
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Richa sengupta answered
Introduction:
The paid servants of the East India Company were known as Gomasthas. These individuals played a crucial role in the operations and administration of the Company's business in India during the colonial era. They were responsible for various tasks and acted as intermediaries between the Company and the local population.

Explanation:
1. Role of Gomasthas:
Gomasthas were appointed by the East India Company to oversee and manage their trading activities in India. They were primarily responsible for the following tasks:

- Supervising the Company's factories, warehouses, and trading posts.
- Purchasing goods from local merchants and suppliers.
- Ensuring the quality and quantity of goods procured.
- Negotiating prices and trade agreements with local traders.
- Collecting revenue and taxes on behalf of the Company.
- Maintaining records and accounts of transactions.
- Resolving disputes and conflicts between the Company and local traders.

2. Selection and Training:
The East India Company carefully selected individuals for the role of Gomasthas. They were usually chosen from among the Company's employees or recruited locally based on their language skills, knowledge of local customs, and ability to negotiate effectively. These individuals were then trained in the Company's policies, procedures, and business practices.

3. Powers and Authority:
Gomasthas held significant powers and authority in the areas where they were stationed. They acted as the Company's representatives and had the power to enforce its policies and regulations. They could inspect, seize, and confiscate goods if they suspected any wrongdoing or violation of Company rules. Gomasthas also had the authority to resolve disputes and levy fines or penalties on defaulting traders.

4. Criticisms and Abuses:
While Gomasthas played an important role in the Company's operations, their powers often led to abuses and corruption. Some Gomasthas exploited their authority by engaging in unfair trade practices, accepting bribes, and imposing excessive taxes on local traders. These actions created resentment among the local population and contributed to the growing opposition to the Company's rule in India.

Conclusion:
The paid servants of the East India Company known as Gomasthas played a crucial role in managing and overseeing the Company's trade and business activities in India. While they held significant powers and authority, their actions were not always ethical, leading to criticism and opposition. The role of the Gomasthas is an important aspect of understanding the history and impact of the East India Company in India during the colonial period.

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