Quiz on British Exploitation and Resistance in India

What was the main aim of the British land revenue tax policy?

• To promote food crops

• To reduce poverty

• To maximize income

• To support farmers

Which system was introduced in South India for land revenue collection?

• Ryotwari system

• Permanent land revenue settlement

• Mahalwari system

• Zamindari system

What was a significant consequence of the commercialization of agriculture during British rule?

• Increase in food crop production

• Decline in farmer income

• Cultivation of cash crops

• Reduction in land revenue

What led to the Indigo Revolt of 1859?

• High taxes on food crops

• Low prices for indigo

• Demand for cotton

• Support from British government

Which rebellion was primarily against the landlords in Malabar?

• Mappila Rebellions

• Kol Rebellion

• Santhal Rebellion

• Kurichya Revolt

What was a major reason for the decline of the Indian textile industry?

• Government support for weavers

• Expansion of local markets

• Import of machine-made British textiles

• Increased demand for local textiles

Who was the first martyr of the Revolt of 1857?

• Mangal Pandey

• Bahadur Shah II

• Nana Saheb

• Rani Lakshmi Bai

What was the primary focus of the Swadeshi Movement?

• Promoting British goods

• Supporting British industries

• Boycotting foreign goods

• Increasing agricultural production

Which leader famously said, 'Freedom is my birthright. I shall have it'?

• Bipin Chandra Pal

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Lala Lajpat Rai

• Dadabai Naoroji

What was the 'Drain Theory' proposed by Dadabai Naoroji about?

• Economic growth in India

• Wealth flowing to Britain

• Industrial development

• Agricultural reforms