1. When did the Great Famine of Bengal take place?

Ans. In 1770.

2. Who introduced the Permanent Settlement?

Ans. Lord Cornwallis.

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3. In India where was the Permanent Settlement first introduced?

Ans. Bengal and Bihar.

4. Mention one revenue settlement other than the Permanent Settlement?

Ans. Ryotwari Settlement.

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5. When was the ‘free – trade’ announced?

Ans. In 1813

6. When was the railways first introduced in India?

Ans. In 1853.

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7. What was the land revenue settlement introduced in the Deccan?

Ans. Ryotwari Settlement.

8. Where the Mahalwari system was first introduced?

Ans. In north India.

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9. Who were the Lambanhrs?

Ans. Village headmen.

10. Who were known as the Sowcars?

Ans. Moneylenders.

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11. Who was a Mahajan?

Ans. Wholesalers.

12. Which article had a constant demand in the European markets?

Ans. Muslin of Dacca.

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13. What crisis formed the background of the Permanent Settlement?

Ans. Great Famine of 1770.

14. Who purchased the land when put to auction?

Ans. Absentee landlords.