| Consider the following statements with reference to conditions which aggravated the misery of farmers in Deccan regions in 1860's. |
| 1. The end of the American Civil War in 1864 brought about an acute increase in cotton exports and an improvement in prices. |
| 2. In Maharashtra, as part of the Ryotwari system, land revenue was settled directly with the peasants, who were also recognised as the owner of their land. |
| 3. Agriculturists Relief Act, 1879 was passed to make the plight of farmers more pathetic. |
| Which of the statements] given above is/are correct? |
A) Only 2
B) Only 1
C) Only 3
D) None of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] During the early 1860s, the American Civil War had led to a rise in cotton exports which had pushed up prices. The end of the Civil War in 1864 brought about an acute depression in cotton exports and a crash in prices. Simultaneously, in 1867, the Government raised land revenue by nearly 50%, so Statement 1 is incorrect, as further decrease in prices and increased revenue led severe exploitation of peasants. Statement 2 is correct as Deccan was part of Ryotwari System. After Deccan riots 1875, British government passed the Deccan Agricultural Relief Act, 1879 to deal with A QT\cuftuta\ vrotebted TOSs.
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