Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:
Who enjoyed the maximum benefits of the profit which came from the sale of agriculture produce during British Rule?
Options:
Indian government
Zamindars
Peasants
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Zamindars
Explanation:
The zamindars enjoyed the agricultural produce as they would charge high level of taxes from the peasants. Maximum portion of the profit went to zamindar in the form of rent of the land and the peasants who actually worked in the farm were left with nothing in the end.