Revenue System followed by the Mughals

Q. What benefits were given to the zamindars during the Mughal rule?

1. Zamindars could collect revenue from their lands for the Mughals and were given a share of that revenue.
2. Zamindars were also, at times, given permission to collect small local taxes from the peasants on their lands.
3. Zamindars were given houses and these houses were protected by soldiers.
4. Zamindars did not have to give any of the revenue collected to the Mughals.

Q. The zamindars served as intermediaries between the Mughals and the peasants. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer.

Q. The zamindars served as intermediaries between the Mughals and the peasants. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer.

Q. There were _____ samsthanams spread across _____ villages.

1. 14, 479
2. 14, 497
3. 15, 479
4. 15, 497

Q. Rusum refers to ____________________.

1. the annual compensation given to the Nizam
2. the annual compensation given to the peasants
3. the annual compensation given to the old landlords
4. the annual compensation given to the district officials

Q. Are Jagirdars similar to zamindars?

1. Yes, Jagirdars were similar to zamindars
2. No, Jagirdars are not similar to zamindars.
3. cannot say
4. none of the above

Q. In the Hyderabad state, in the first half of the 19th century, the revenue was collected through these people called 'peshkash'.

1. True
2. False

Q. ________________ was appointed as the principal collector of Rayalaseema on _______________.

1. Warren Hastings, November 1800
2. Lord Cornwallis, November 1800
3. Thomas Munro, November 1800
4. Lord Wellesely, November 1800

Q. What benefits were given to the zamindars for working for the Mughal?

1. Zamindars were given a part of the revenue collected.
2. Zamindars were also at times given permission to collect small local taxes.
3. Zamindars were given houses and soldiers for protection.
4. Zamindars did not have any benefits for working for the Mughals.