Samacheer Kalvi Class 8 History Chapter 3 Rural Life and Society Solutions
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Rural Life and Society Chapter 3 Solutions :
(I) Choose the correct answer
(1) Which system was called by different names like Jagirdari, Malguzari and Biswedari etc.
(a) Mahalwari
(b) Ryotwari
(c) Zamindari
(d) None of these
Answer :
Correct Option → (d)
None of these.
(2) Under which Governor General did the permanent settlement implemented in Bengal.
(a) Lord Hastings
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Lord Minto
Answer :
Correct Option → (b)
The permanent settlement implemented in Bengal under Lord Cornwallis.
(3) What was the Mahal in the Mahalwari system?
(a) House
(b) Land
(c) Village
(d) Palace
Answer :
Correct Option → (c)
Village was the Mahal in the Mahalwari system.
(4) In which region was the Mahalwari system imposed?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madras
(c) Bengal
(d) Punjab
Answer :
Correct Option → (d)
The Mahalwari system was imposed in Punjab.
(5) Who among the following Governors introduced Mahalwari system?
(a) Lord Hastings
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Lord William Bentinck
Answer :
Correct Option → (d)
Governor Lord William Bentinck introduced Mahalwari system.
(6) In which region was the Ryotwari system not introduce by the British?
(a) Bombay
(b) Madras
(c) Bengal
(d) None of these
Answer :
Correct Option → (c)
In Bengal Ryotwari system was not introduce by the British.
(7) The Indigo revolt was led by whom?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Keshab Chandra Roy
(c) Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Biswas
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer :
Correct Option → (c)
The Indigo revolt was led by Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Biswas.
(8) The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by whom?
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Digambar Biswas
(d) Keshab Chandra Roy
Answer :
Correct Option → (a)
The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
(II) Fill in the Blanks
(1) __ is the modified version of the Zamindari system.
(2) The Mahalwari system was a Brain child of __
(3) Indigo Revolt took place in __
(4) Moplah Rebellion was held in __
(5) The Champaran Agrarian Act was passed in __
Answer :
(1) → Mahalwari System
(2) → Holt Mackenzie
(3) → Bengal
(4) → August 1921
(5) → May 1918
(III) Match the following
| (1) | Permanent Settlement | Madras |
| (2) | Mahalwari Settlement | Misery of the indigo cultivators |
| (3) | Ryotwari System | North west province |
| (4) | Nil Darban | Bengal |
| (5) | Santhal Rebellion | First Peasant revolt |
Answer :
(1) Permanent Settlement → Bengal
(2) Mahalwari Settlement → North west province
(3) Ryotwari System → Madras
(4) Nil Darban → Misery of the indigo cultivators
(5) Santhal Rebellion → First Peasant revolt
(IV) State true or false
(1) Warren Hastings introduced quinquennial land settlement.
(2) Ryotwari system was introduced by Thomas Munro.
(3) Pabna revolt originated in the Yusufshahi pargana in Gujarat.
(4) The Punjab land alienation Act was passed in 1918.
Answer :
(1) → True
(2) → True
(3) → False
(4) → False
(V) Consider the following statement and tick (✓) the appropriate answer
(1) Which of the following statement is not true about Zamindari system?
(a) This settlement was introduced in 1793.
(b) The Zamindars became the owner of the land.
(c) This system secured a fixed a stable income for the cultivators.
(d) This practice was applicable to the area of 19% of India.
Answer :
Correct Option → (c)
This system secured a fixed a stable income for the cultivators.
(2) Which of the following statement is correct about Peasants revolt in India?
(a) The Santhal rebellion was held in Bengal.
(b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote a drama called Nil Darban.
(c) The Deccan riots started from a village at Pune in 1873.
(d) The Moplah peasants rebellion was held in Tamil Nadu.
Answer :
Correct Option → (b)
Dinabandhu Mitra wrote a drama called Nil Darban.
(VI) Answer the following in one or two sentences
(1) List out any two salient features of the Permanent settlement?
Answer :
Two salient features of the Permanent settlement :
(i) They gave 10/11 of the revenue collected by them from the cultivator to the government.
(ii) All Judicial powers were taken away from the Zamindars.
(2) What were the salient features of the Ryotwari system?
Answer :
The salient features of the Ryotwari system are –
(i) Government fixed the demand at 45% to 55% of the produce.
(ii) Measurement of field and an estimate of produce was calculated.
(3) Bring out the effects of the Mahalwari settlement.
Answer :
Effects of Mahalwari settlement :
(i) The Lambardar enjoyed Privileges which was misused for their self interest.
(ii) This system is only benefited to the upper class.
(4) What was the cause of Indigo Revolt in 1859 – 60?
Answer :
The cause of Indigo Revolt in 1859-60 :-
The indigo revolt is very important chapter in Indian History. Indigo is an ingredient that, if cultivated, world ruin the fertility of the land. Moreover, the farmers did not get proper remuneration. Farmers were forced to cultivate indigo by forcibly snatching away their cultivable land. Unspeakable oppression on the farmers who refused to cultivate indigo. There were also cases of kidnapping, looting, flogging, and burning. At one time the peasants became very angry against this and declared rebellion.
(5) What was the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi on Champaran Satyagraha.
Answer :
Contribution of Mahatma Gandhi :-
The European planters of Champaran in Bihar resorted to illegal and inhuman methods of indigo cultivation at a cost which was wholly unjust. Under the Tinkathia system in Champaran, the peasants were bound by law to grow indigo on 3/20. Part of their land and send the same to the British Planters at prices fixed by them. They were liable to unlawful extortion and oppression by the planters. Mahatma Gandhi took up by their cause. The Government appointed an enquiry commission of which Mahatma Gandhi was a member. The grievances of the peasants were enquired and ultimately the Champaran Agrarian act was passed in May 1918.
(6) Mention the role of Vallabhai Patel in Bardoli Satyagraha.
Answer :
Role of Vallabhai Patel in Bardoli Satyagraha :-
Under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhai Patel the peasants of Bardoli started their agitation. They protest against the government proposal to increase land revenue 30%. The farmers refuse to pay that and they started non-tax Campaign.
(VII) Answer the following in detail
(1) Discuss the merits and demerits of the Permanent settlement.
Answer :
- Merits :
(i) This system secured a fixed and stable income for the British Government.
(ii) The Zamindars remained faith full to the British Government.
(iii) The Zamindars became the owner of the land.
(iv) Under this system many of the waste lands and forests became cultivable lands.
(v) The Zamindars were made free from the responsibility of providing justice.
- Demerits :
(i) The peasants were almost treated as serfs.
(ii) This system was made the Zamindars lethargic and luxurious.
(iii) The British Government had no direct contact with the cultivations.
(iv) The rights of the cultivators ignored.
(2) What were the impacts of the British Land Revenue system on the cultivators?
Answer :
The impact of British-administered land revenue practices severely damaged the normal life of ordinary farmers.
(i) Helplessly the farmers started selling the land.
(ii) Farmers are becoming more and more bothered by tax. They were over burdened with taxation.
(iii) Debt-ridden people become victims of poverty their health continues to deteriorate.
(iv) Zamindars money lenders and lawyers exploited the poor peasants.
(v) The peasants had nothing to supplement their income.
(3) Write a paragraph about the Moplah Rebellion?
Answer :
Moplah rebellion : In August 1921, the Moplah peasants attacked the police stations, public offices communications and houses of oppressive landlords and money lenders.
The Muslim Moplah peasants of Malabar was suppressed and exploited by the Hindu Zamindars and British-government. This was the main cause this revolt. The Government ruthlessly suppressed the Moplah rebellion.
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