Question : The surveys conducted by the East India Company in rural areas were primarily aimed at:
 

Option 1: Assessing the ecological diversity
 

Option 2: Understanding local customs and traditions
 

Option 3: Documenting historical landmarks
 

Option 4: Mapping land for revenue purposes

Question : What was the significance of surveys conducted by the East India Company in rural areas?
 

Option 1: To map geographical features
 

Option 2: To assess agricultural productivity
 

Option 3: To identify potential mining sites
 

Option 4: To document cultural practices

Question : In pre-independence India, the social hierarchy in rural areas was largely based on:  
 

Option 1: Educational attainment  
 

Option 2: Industrial employment  
 

Option 3: Land ownership  

Option 4: Urban migration  

Question : It primarily refers to change in the ownership of land holdings.
 

Option 1: Land reforms 
 

Option 2: Land ceilings
 

Option 3: Industrial policy
 

Option 4: Industrial licensing 
 

Question : What was a significant consequence of the East India Company's revenue policies on rural society?

Option 1: Increased agricultural diversification
 

Option 2: Decreased dependency on monsoon
 

Option 3: Land alienation and consolidation
 

Option 4: Improved rural infrastructure