Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonialism and the Countryside

Question:

Arrange the following events in a chronological order.

(A) Santhal Rebellion
(B) Ryots Rebel in Deccan Villages
(C) Permanent Settlement of Bengal
(D) First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(D), (C), (A), (B)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

Correct Answer:

(C), (D), (A), (B)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (D), (A), (B)

C. Permanent Settlement of Bengal: This significant event took place in 1793 during the rule of Lord Cornwallis. It was a revenue settlement system introduced by the British East India Company in Bengal to fix the land revenue and create a stable system of landownership.

D. First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan: This event occurred after the Permanent Settlement of Bengal. The British implemented revenue settlements in various regions, and the first revenue settlement in the Bombay Deccan region took place in the early 19th century, around 1820.

A. Santhal Rebellion: The Santhal Rebellion, led by the Santhal tribal community, took place in 1855-1856. The rebellion was against the oppressive policies of the British government, particularly the acquisition of tribal land.

B. Ryots Rebel in Deccan Villages: This event is associated with the Deccan Riots that occurred in the 1870s. The ryots, or peasants, rebelled against the oppressive agricultural policies and practices imposed by the British administration.

So, the correct option is [3].