Question : What was the primary purpose of British official investigations into rural societies in India?

Option 1: To promote social welfare
 

Option 2: To understand local customs
 

Option 3: To document biodiversity

Option 4: To facilitate colonial administration

Question : Francis Buchanan-Hamilton's observations on rural society highlighted the:

Option 1: Impact of British education policies
 

Option 2: Influence of religious practices on agriculture
 

Option 3: Adaptation of traditional agricultural methods
 

Option 4: Effects of trade liberalization on rural economy

Question : What type of official records were produced to study rural societies?
 

Option 1: Literary works

Option 2: Census reports
 

Option 3: Agricultural manuals

Option 4: Revenue records

Question : What aspect of rural society was particularly noted by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton?
 

Option 1: Religious practices
 

Option 2: Artistic expressions
 

Option 3: Economic conditions

Option 4: Political organization

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