Question

What problems were faced by the peasants in Bengal under British rule?

• A. Peasants had to pay the revenue compulsorily to the Zamindars.
• B. Peasants had to sell their produce at low rates to pay the taxes.
• C. Peasants were forced to grow cash crops.
• D. Peasants were helped by the money lenders to fight against the exploitation of the Zamindars.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Peasants had to pay the revenue compulsorily to the Zamindars.
B Peasants had to sell their produce at low rates to pay the taxes.
C Peasants were forced to grow cash crops.

The farmers had to pay the revenue compulsorily, even if they had a year of less agricultural produce. They had to sell their produce at low rates to pay the taxes. The British or the Zamindars did not put any effort into improving agricultural conditions. The farmers were unable to pay revenue and with no choice, had to turn to moneylenders who charged high-interest rates on loans.