Peasant Struggles Under British Rule

The video discusses the impact of British and Nizam rules on landlords and tenants, focusing on high land revenue, commercialization, and the role of money lenders. It highlights the challenges faced by farmers due to international market influences, such as the drop in cotton prices post-Civil War. The exploitation by Zamindars, forced labor, and the social hierarchy enforced by Doras in Telangana are examined. The video also covers the famines in the 19th century and the resulting peasant movements against oppressive practices.

What was the primary reason peasants borrowed money from money lenders during British rule?

• To purchase new farming equipment

• To invest in local businesses

• To buy seeds for new crops

• To pay high land revenue

How did the American Civil War affect Indian cotton farmers?

• It resulted in new farming techniques

• It led to a surplus of cotton in India

• It increased the demand for Indian cotton

• It caused a decrease in cotton prices

What was one of the consequences of the cotton price drop in Ganjam?

• Introduction of new crops

• A severe famine

• A rise in local employment

• Increased cotton exports

Under British rule, what was 'Wy' that peasants were forced to do?

• Work without wages

• Join the military

• Pay additional taxes

• Cultivate new crops

Why did peasants avoid improving their fields during British rule?

• Unfavorable weather conditions

• Fear of increased land revenue

• Shortage of labor

• Lack of resources

What was the role of Doras in the Nizam's Hyderabad?

• They were local traders

• They were large landlords

• They were British officials

• They were religious leaders

What was cultivated in the wastelands under the Nizam's rule?

• Tea and coffee

• Castor oil and ground nuts

• Cotton and jute

• Rice and wheat

What was a major cause of famines in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• Natural disasters

• Overpopulation

• High taxes and rents

• Lack of agricultural knowledge

What was one of the demands of the peasant movements?

• Abolition of zamindari

• Increase in land revenue

• Introduction of new crops

• More export opportunities

Which peasant movement took place in Uttar Pradesh in 1922?

• The Indigo Revolt

• The Champaran Satyagraha

• The Bardoli Satyagraha

• The Eka Movement