The ryots of the Deccan were enraged when moneylenders refused to extend loans. In their eyes, the moneylenders were violating which of the following?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → The customary norms of the countryside
Option (1) The customary norms of the countryside — Correct. The ryots felt the moneylenders were insensitive to their plight and broke the customary norms of the countryside, the old village rules that governed lending.
Option (2) The terms of the Permanent Settlement — Incorrect. The Permanent Settlement was the revenue system of Bengal, fixed with the zamindars. It dealt with land revenue in eastern India.
Option (3) The rules of the ryotwari revenue settlement — Incorrect. The ryotwari settlement fixed the revenue the ryot paid to the government. Moneylenders were not bound by it when giving loans.
Option (4) The orders of the Deccan Riots Commission — Incorrect. The Deccan Riots Commission was set up after the riots to inquire into their causes. It collected petitions from ryots.
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