Quiz July 20, 2026

What are the economic impacts of British economic policies during colonial rule?

1. The flourishing of Urban Handicrafts.
2. Commercialisation of agriculture.
3. Emergence of the managing agency system.
4. Increasing Pressure on Agriculture.

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Which of the following was/were a part of the recommendations of Wood's Despatch of 1854?

1. Educate a small section of upper and middle classes which leads to downward filtration at a later stage.
2. The establishment of teachers training institutions.
3. The introduction of a system of grants-in-aid for financial help to the schools.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Battle of Padmanabham:

1.  It took place between Raja of Vizianagaram and the French. 
2. The principal cause of this battle was the British attempted to increase payment of peshkash from Vizianagaram Raja. 
3.  The Narayanababu compromised with the British after the death of Vijayaramaraju. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding to the Ryotwari system: 

1. Ryotwari was introduced in the British territories in south India. 
2.  Every 'registered' holder is held responsible for direct payment of land revenue to the State.
3. After the introduction of the ryotwari system, each peasant individually needed more credit, and the creation of property rights in land. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Agricultural Census in India:

1. It is conducted every ten years in India.
2. It is a Central Sector Scheme for the collection of data on the structure of operational holdings by different size classes and social groups.
3. It is undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?