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Prelims 2026

2 questions
History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationMedium (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

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2026 · Q2

Prelims 2026, question 2: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons ?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
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Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation · Revolt of 1857
Related topics:
Revolt of 1857

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2026 · Q17

Prelims 2026, question 17: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856 : 1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. 2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. 3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Prelims 2020

3 questions
History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationMedium (editorial estimate)
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Aurang Banian and Mirasidar · Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation
Related topics:
Medieval Economy and Society

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2020 · Q21

Prelims 2020, question 21: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian — Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar — Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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industrial revolution and deindustrialisation · Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

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2020 · Q23

Prelims 2020, question 23: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationEasy (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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indigo and synthetic dye · Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

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2020 · Q33

Prelims 2020, question 33: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of

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Prelims 2018

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation · Modern History and National Movement

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2018 · Q52

Prelims 2018, question 52: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the

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Prelims 2017

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation · Modern History and National Movement
Related topics:
Land Reform, Tenancy, Leasing and Consolidation

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2017 · Q13

Prelims 2017, question 13: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2015

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationEasy
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Statement based
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Fact recall
Tags:
Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation
Related topics:
Early Nationalism, Moderates and Extremists
2015 · Q20

Prelims 2015, question 20: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. R. C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2012

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationMedium
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Fact recall
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Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation
2012 · Q37

Prelims 2012, question 37: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements : 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2011

2 questions
History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation
Related topics:
British Administration and Colonial Policies
2011 · Q53

Prelims 2011, question 53: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions ?

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Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation
2011 · Q59

Prelims 2011, question 59: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home Charges"? 1. Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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