The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?
Important Questions on Modern History
Which of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
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 Indian 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-:
What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organise a Satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
1. The administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.
2. The administration proposed to introduce impermanent settlement in Gujarat.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because-:
1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence.
2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that session.
3. A resolution was passed rejecting the Two-Nation Theory in that session.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Consider the following:
1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops.
2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare.
3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies.
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
