UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Which one of the following was the primary cause of majority of civil rebellion against the British Rule before 1857?

    A)  Exploitation of the village artisans and farmers by moneylenders along with Britishers.

    B)  The rapid changes that the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system.

    C)  The colonial policy of intensifying demands for land revenue and extracting as large an amount as possible.

    D)  Not even a part of the enhanced revenue was spent on the development of agriculture or the welfare of the cultivator.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     All the reasons given in the options caused the civil rebellion against the British Rule before 1857 but the major reason was the rapid changes introduced by the British in the economy, administration and land revenue system.


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