Practice - Ruling the Countryside
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'Diwan' refer to in the context of British India?
💡 Hint: Think about who managed finances.
What crop was significant in India during the colonial period?
💡 Hint: This crop was turned into a popular dye.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role did Robert Clive play in the establishment of the East India Company's power in Bengal?
💡 Hint: Think about who established control in Bengal.
True or False: The Permanent Settlement ensured the protection of peasant rights.
💡 Hint: Consider who the major beneficiaries of the Settlement were.
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Challenge Problems
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Critically assess the socio-economic impacts of the Permanent Settlement on different strata of society in Bengal.
💡 Hint: Examine how each group related to the economic system.
Discuss how colonial practices like the indigo cultivation influenced modern agricultural practices in India.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term changes in agricultural policy and practice.
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