Question

What was/were the impact(s) of British land revenue policies?

• A. Zamindars exploited farmers and farmers became landless.
• B. Land became a commodity.
• C. Money lenders became weak.
• D. Farmers were forced to grow opium, tea, sugar, coffee, and indigo.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Zamindars exploited farmers and farmers became landless.
B Land became a commodity.
D Farmers were forced to grow opium, tea, sugar, coffee, and indigo.

The Company exploited zamindars and they, in turn, demanded extra money from farmers. Therefore, the farmers became landless, and land became a commodity. The farmers could not pay tax for the land, so they would often borrow from money lenders. As a result, money lenders became more powerful. Farmers were also forced to grow opium, tea, sugar, coffee, and indigo which served as raw material for Europeans.