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Standard VIII
History
Indigo Commission and the Champaran Revolt
Who were the ...
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Who were the gomasthas?
A
The nieces and nephews of rajas
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Agents of planters
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C
Slaves
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Farmers
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Solution
The correct option is
B
Agents of planters
The gomasthas were agents of planters. They would collect revenue for the planters.
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