Modern India 2017 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Who introduced the Ryotwari System in India?
Thomas Munro
The Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro during his tenure as governor of Madras Presidency.
What was the primary feature of the Ryotwari System?
Direct payment of land revenue by farmers to the state
This system eliminated middlemen and allowed cultivators full rights over land.
In which regions was the Ryotwari System primarily prevalent?
- Tamil Nadu
- Maharashtra
- Berar
- East Punjab
- Coorg
- Assam
The Ryotwari System was first introduced in Tamil Nadu before being extended to other regions.
Who devised the Ryotwari System along with Thomas Munro?
Captain Alexander Read
The system was devised at the end of the 18th century.
Which system was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793?
Zamindari System
The Zamindari System was established through Permanent Settlement.
What was the role of Zamindars under the Zamindari System?
Intermediaries collecting land revenue from farmers
Zamindars kept 1/11th of the collected revenue while 10/11th went to the government.
What did the Permanent Settlement Agreement recognize?
Zamindars as permanent owners of land
This agreement fixed land rights without provisions for actual cultivators.
What did the Trade Disputes Act of 1929 establish?
A system of tribunals and a ban on strikes
The Act regulated industrial disputes and required advance notice for strikes, particularly in essential services.
What was the purpose of the Factories Act, 1881?
To improve working conditions of laborers
Focused primarily on child labor and safety provisions.
What did the Factories Act, 1881 prohibit?
Employment of children under the age of seven
It also limited working hours for children under 12 years.
Who was a pioneer in organizing the labor movement in British India?
N.M. Lokhande
He was known as the father of the trade union movement in India.
What was the objective of the Butler Committee of 1927?
Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States
The committee aimed to clarify the relationship and address concerns of the princely states.
Which organization did Radhakanta Deb lead?
British Indian Association
He was the first president of this association formed in 1851.
What did the principle of Dyarchy refer to?
Division of subjects delegated to provinces into two categories
Under Dyarchy, some subjects were reserved and others transferred to ministers.
What was the chronological sequence of the events: Second Round Table Conference, Quit India Movement, Royal Indian Navy Mutiny?
3-2-1
The Second Round Table Conference occurred in 1931, followed by the Quit India Movement in 1942, and the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny in 1946.
What was the outcome of the Quit India Movement?
Demand for an end to British Rule of India
Launched by Gandhiji on August 8, 1942, during World War II.
When did the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny occur?
February 18, 1946
The mutiny was initiated by ratings protesting pay, food, and racial discrimination.
