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Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

The fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood gives rise to ?

  1. Substitution

  2. Divercification

  3. Imports

  4. Shutdown of agriculture Markets
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Depending exclusively on farming is risky due to crop failures, price fluctuations, and weather dependence. This leads farmers to diversify into non-farm activities to reduce risk.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

Agricultural Prosperity is linked with the standard of living of the people. This statement is __________.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partially True

  4. Nothing can be said
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural prosperity increases rural income, which directly improves the purchasing power and overall standard of living for the rural population.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

Crop Failure leads to reduced supply and increased prices of food products, thereby affecting ______________.

  1. cost of living

  2. standard of living

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When crop failure occurs, food supply drops and prices rise. This increases the cost of living and lowers the standard of living for consumers.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

There will be a __________ demand for industrial and consumer goods in rural areas, in case of prosperity in agriculture. 

  1. low

  2. moderate

  3. high

  4. can't be determined
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural prosperity increases the disposable income of rural households, which leads to higher demand for industrial and consumer goods in those areas.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

More people employed in Agriculture leads to _____________.

  1. employment opportunity in rural areas

  2. avoidance of Urban Congestion and Urban Pollution

  3. eeduction in Rural Brain Drain

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

More agricultural employment reduces rural unemployment, prevents urban migration (reducing congestion and pollution), and reduces rural brain drain as youth find local opportunities.

Multiple choice political science peasants and farmers colonialism and tribal societies peasants and adivasi revolts policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule

Why were peasants in the $19th$ century unwilling to cultivate opium in India?

  1. The price paid by government was very low

  2. The plant was delicate

  3. The cultivators were poor

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Peasants were reluctant to cultivate opium because the government-fixed prices were low, the crop was difficult to grow, and it required intensive labor, making it an unattractive option for poor farmers.

Multiple choice political science peasants and farmers colonialism and tribal societies peasants and adivasi revolts policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule

Which of the following options refers to Captain Swing?

  1. Name of the Captain of a Ship

  2. Name of the army Captain under The British

  3. A mythical name which was used to threaten landlords by sending threatening letters.

  4. Name of the leader who organised peasants riots against threshing machines.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

"Captain Swing" was the name appended to several threatening letters during the rural English Swing Riots of 1830, when labourers rioted over the introduction of new threshing machines and the loss of their livelihoods. Captain Swing was described as a hard-working tenant farmer driven to destitution and despair by social and political change in the early nineteenth century.

Multiple choice political science peasants and farmers colonialism and tribal societies peasants and adivasi revolts policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule

In early 19th century which were two major commercial crops grown in India?

  1. Sugarcane and Jute

  2. Jute and Indigo

  3. Indigo and Opium

  4. Cotton and Sugarcane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During the colonial period, Indian farmers produced crops like Indigo, opium to cater to the world market. These were the two major commercial crops on the 19th century.

Multiple choice political science peasants and farmers colonialism and tribal societies peasants and adivasi revolts policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule

Indian farmers were not willing to cultivate opium because ____________.

  1. it required fertile land and needed more care

  2. opium cultivation spoiled their health

  3. opium was addictive and its cultivation was immoral

  4. the rent to be paid to the government was high
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian farmers were not willing to divert their best fields for opium cultivation because it would have resulted in poor production cereals and pulses. Many cultivators did not own land. For opium cultivation, they had to lease land from landlords and pay rent. The cultivation of opium was a difficult process and time consuming. This would have left little time for the farmers to care for other crops. The government paid very low price for the opium which made it an unprofitable proposition.