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     Who were Jotedars that arose at the end of    eighteenth century in Bengal?

    A) They were landless agricultural labourers.

    B)  They were rich peasants.

    C) They were sharecroppers.

    D)  They were small landlords appointed by the British Indian Government.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Jotedars were rich peasants, who had acquired vast areas of cultivated land in Bengal. They controlled local trade and moneylending in rural areas.


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