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3 questions

• 2026 · Question 2 · British Rule

  The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons ?

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  (a)Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India's creditworthiness(b)Providing support to Indian importers(c)Encouraging export of cotton produce from India(d)Preventing depreciation of the Rupee in terms of gold

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2026 · Question 17 · British Rule

  Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856 : 1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. 2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. 3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  (a)2 and 3 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)1, 2 and 3(d)2 only

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2024 · Question 57 · British Rule

  With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  (a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)