Colonialism and Countryside

Where did the peasant revolt of 1875 in the Deccan begin?

• Ahmednagar

• Satara

• Supa

• Poona

What was one of the primary actions taken by the peasants during the revolt in the Deccan?

• Seizing British officials

• Burning account books and debt bonds

• Attacking military posts

• Establishing independent villages

Which economic theory influenced British officials when formulating the revenue system in the Bombay Deccan?

• Keynesian Economics

• Mercantilism

• Ricardian Economics

• Physiocracy

What was the revenue system introduced in the Bombay Deccan known as?

• Permanent Settlement

• Ryotwari Settlement

• Mahalwari Settlement

• Zamindari Settlement

Why did the British officials in India avoid extending the Permanent Settlement to regions beyond Bengal?

• Because it was economically unsuccessful

• Due to the rising agricultural prices and increased income of zamindars

• It was too complicated to implement

• Due to peasant opposition

What caused the increased demand for Indian cotton in the 1860s?

• Famine in India

• American Civil War

• British industrial revolution

• High domestic demand in India

What did the refusal of moneylenders to extend loans lead to in the Deccan?

• Increased agricultural production

• Enragement and revolt among the ryots

• Economic prosperity

• Formation of cooperative societies

How did moneylenders exploit the ryots under the colonial regime?

• By offering interest-free loans

• By manipulating laws and forging accounts

• By reducing their debt

• By providing free seeds

What law was passed by the British in 1859 to check the accumulation of interest on loans?

• Tenancy Act

• Limitation Law

• Land Acquisition Act

• Indian Penal Code

What did the peasants in the Deccan associate their misery with during colonial rule?

• Poor soil quality

• Written bonds and deeds

• Lack of irrigation

• High crop yields