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Class 8 Question Answers — Social Studies

What were the main features of the ‘Ryoti’ system of cultivation?

Under the Ryoti system, the planters forced the ryots or peasants to sign a contract. The village headman was also forced to sign an agreement on behalf of the ryots. The peasants received a loan from the planters to...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were the main features of the ‘Nij’ system of cultivation?

In the ‘nij’ system of indigo cultivation the planter produced indigo in lands that he directly owned. He either bought the land or rented it from other zamindars and produced indigo by directly employing hired labour...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were to the two major systems of indigo cultivation in India?

The two major systems of indigo cultivation in India were the ‘Nij’ system of cultivation and the ‘Ryoti’ system of cultivation.

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
Why did the British want to grow the ‘indigo plant’ in India?

The indigo plant grows primarily in the tropics and this was the primary reason for the British to turn to India for the growth of the indigo plant. By the thirteenth century Indian indigo was being used by cloth man...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were the disadvantages of the ryotwari system?

The revenue fixed by the British officials in the ryotwari system was too high for the farmers. The farmers who were unable to pay the revenue left the farms. As the farmers left their farms the villages in the region...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
Give a brief description of the ‘ryotwari system’.

The ‘ryotwari system’ was introduced by Captain Alexander Read. This system was further developed by Thomas Munroe. According to the new system the revenue was to be collected directly from the farmers or ryots. This...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were the ambitious plans of the East India Company?

The East India Company wanted to colonise the country side and organise revenue resources. Its priority was to redefine the rights of the people. The Company was also keen to produce the crops it wanted, in India.

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were the benefits reaped by the East India company as the Diwan of Bengal?

With the appointment as the Diwan, the Company became the chief financial Administrator of Bengal. The company could now administer the land and revenue resources of Bengal and could utilize the revenue to meet the ex...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
Give a brief description of Chhatrapati Shivaji.

  Chhatrapati Shivaji was one of the most able administrators and rulers in India. He was the founder of the Maratha Empire in India. With his flawless warrior skills and unlimited courage, he ruled the Deccan regi...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
Give a brief note on the wars between the Marathas and the British East India Company?

Three wars were fought between the British and the Marathas. First Anglo-Maratha War: – The first war ended with the Treaty of Salbai. There was no decisive victory after this war. Second Anglo-Maratha War: – The sec...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
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