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Who among the following started the newspaper The Voice of India?
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Important Questions on Colonialism
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Which one among the following statements appropriately defines the term 'Drain Theory' as propounded by Dada Bhai Naoroji in his work Poverty and un-British Rule in India?
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Under the Permanent Settlement System, the zamindars were required to issue Pattas (title deeds) to the farmers. However, these Pattas were not issued by many zamindars. The reason was:
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Permanent Settlement?
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Consider the following statements:
1. India was the largest colony of the British.
2. India became a big market for British manufactured goods and an avenue for investment.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Consider the following statements regarding the Ryotwari System:
- A direct settlement was made with small farmers.
- Farmers enjoyed all rights of the land subject to the payment of fixed revenue which the village headman collected on behalf of the state.
- The settlement was made and renewed for specified periods during which the ryot was not liable to be ousted from the land.
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Who among the following used the phrase 'Un-British' to criticise the English colonial control of India?
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With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, 'Home Charges' formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted 'Home Charges'?
1. Funds used to support 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 are given below:
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Consider the following statements:
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of the Indian National Movement was that he:
1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British.
2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians.
3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
