Worksheet: Colonialism and the Countryside | History Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The auction held at Burdwan in 1797 was popularly known as the ________.

Q2: The revenue system introduced in Bengal under British rule was called ________.

Q3: Zamindars were classified as ________ under the Permanent Settlement.

Q4: The power of the zamindars to collect rent from peasants was limited under the ________.

Q5: The group of rich peasants who consolidated their position in villages were called ________.

Q6: The revenue system in Bombay Deccan was known as ________.

Q7: The Limitation Law of 1859 stated that loan bonds would be valid for ________ years.

Q8: The Santhal revolt occurred in the year ________.

Q9: The account books burnt during the Deccan revolt were known as ________.

Q10: The British government set up a commission of inquiry known as the ________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The revenue demand in Bengal under the Permanent Settlement was invariable.
Reason: The British wanted to ensure a fixed income from land revenue.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q2: Assertion: The Hoe and the Plough symbolize different types of cultivation methods.
Reason: Shifting cultivation was done with the help of a hoe, while settled cultivation was done through a plough.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q3: Assertion: The Santhal revolt occurred due to the imposition of the Limitation Law in 1859.
Reason: The Limitation Law restricted the validity of loan bonds to three years.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q4: Assertion: The revenue demand in Bombay Deccan was directly settled with the ryot.
Reason: The colonial state wanted to maximize its land revenue by assessing the ryot's paying capacity.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q5: Assertion: The Deccan Riots Commission was set up by the Government of Bombay without any pressure.
Reason: The commission was established to investigate the causes of the revolt and submit a report to the British Parliament.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: When and where was the auction held?

Q2: What was the aim of the Permanent Settlement?

Q3: Who were jotedars?

Q4: What were the powers of zamindars under the Permanent Settlement?

Q5: When was the Fifth Report submitted and what did it provide insights into?

Q6: What tools were used for shifting cultivation and settled cultivation?

Q7: Who were the Paharias?

Q8: What did the Santhals do when they became settlers in Bengal?

Q9: What impact did the American Civil War have on India?

Q10: Why did peasants in Bombay Deccan revolt in 1875?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the process of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal.

Q2: Describe the challenges faced by zamindars under the Permanent Settlement.

Q3: Discuss the impact of the American Civil War on Indian cotton cultivation.

Q4: Explain the ryotwari settlement system introduced in the Bombay Deccan.

Q5: Detail the resistance strategies employed by zamindars during colonial rule.

Q6: Describe the role of Francis Buchanan in documenting colonial India.

Q7: Explain the impact of the Limitation Law of 1859 on peasants and moneylenders.

Q8: Discuss the causes and outcomes of the Deccan Riots in 1875.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the impact of the Permanent Settlement on the rural economy of Bengal.

Q2: Discuss the role of the ryotwari settlement system in the Bombay Deccan.

Q3: Evaluate the impact of the American Civil War on Indian agriculture and the economy.

Q4: Examine the resistance movements in colonial India with a focus on the Deccan Riots.

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