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The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were:
(a)Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium
(b)Sugar, salt, zinc and lead
(c)Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea
(d)Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium

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Important Questions on Colonialism
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In the context of revenue administration of the British in India, who of the following is well-known for his association with Ryotwari Settlement and its implementation?

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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 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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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?
