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.