Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) History Modern Indian History Rise of British Power
Consider the following statements regarding British policies after the establishment of their power in India:
- The British East India Company implemented the Permanent Settlement in Bengal to stabilize revenue collection by empowering zamindars.
- The introduction of the Ryotwari system under Thomas Munro sought to maintain the traditional village structure while directly taxing peasants.
- The British policies post-1857 marked a significant shift towards a more inclusive governance model that aimed to integrate Indian traditions into the administrative framework.
- The Ilbert Bill controversy highlighted the growing racial tensions, as it sought to allow Indian judges to try European criminals, leading to strong opposition from British settlers.
Which of the statements are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 4 only
3
1, 3, and 4 only
4
All statements are correct