Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

During the British rule, zamindars exploited the farmers. According to you what was the major interest of the zamindars at that point of time?

Options:

The main interest was to produce crops for the purpose of commercialization

The main interest was to exploit the farmers by extracting maximum profits in the form of rent

The main interest was to improve the economic conditions of the farmers by developing the agricultural sector

The main interest was the economic development of the country as whole which would have eventually helped in the industrialization process of Britain

Correct Answer:

The main interest was to exploit the farmers by extracting maximum profits in the form of rent

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: The main interest was to exploit the farmers by extracting maximum profits in the form of rent

During the British rule, zamindars were primarily interested in extracting maximum profits from the farmers through high rents and exploitation. Their focus was on maximizing their own revenue rather than on improving agricultural productivity or the economic conditions of the farmers.