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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs:
1. Radhakanta Deb – First President of the British Indian Association
2. Gazulu – Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3. Surendranath Banerjee – Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Madras Mahajana Sabha was established by M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. SubramaniaIyer and P. Anandacharlu in May 1884. So, the second pair is not correctly matched.
British Indian Association, was founded on October 29, 1851 at Calcutta with Raja Radhakanta Dev and Debendranath Tagore as its President and Secretary respectively. Other members of the Association included Ramgopal Ghosh, Peary Chand Mitra and Krishnadas Pal. Its membership was kept exclusive to Indians.
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British Indiaby Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bosein 1876.
This question was asked in Civil Services (P) -2017.
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Madras Mahajana Sabha was established by M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. SubramaniaIyer and P. Anandacharlu in May 1884. So, the second pair is not correctly matched.
British Indian Association, was founded on October 29, 1851 at Calcutta with Raja Radhakanta Dev and Debendranath Tagore as its President and Secretary respectively. Other members of the Association included Ramgopal Ghosh, Peary Chand Mitra and Krishnadas Pal. Its membership was kept exclusive to Indians.
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British Indiaby Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bosein 1876.
This question was asked in Civil Services (P) -2017.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Dutch East India Company is the first company to issue stock and the first company which was given the power to engage itself in colonial activities.
2. They established the first factory in Pulicat in 1605.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
The Dutch East India Company was established in 1602.
This was First Multinational Corporation of the World, the first company to issue stock and the first company which was given the power to engage itself in colonial activities including waging a war and execute the convicts, mint the
coins and establish the colonies.The first permanent trading post of Dutch East India Company was in Indonesia. In India, they established the first factory in Masulipattanam in 1605, followed by Pulicat in 1610, Surat in 1616, Bimilipatam in 1641 and Chinsura in 1653.
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The Dutch East India Company was established in 1602.
This was First Multinational Corporation of the World, the first company to issue stock and the first company which was given the power to engage itself in colonial activities including waging a war and execute the convicts, mint the
coins and establish the colonies.The first permanent trading post of Dutch East India Company was in Indonesia. In India, they established the first factory in Masulipattanam in 1605, followed by Pulicat in 1610, Surat in 1616, Bimilipatam in 1641 and Chinsura in 1653.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements-
1. Berlin Committee for Indian independence was established in 1915 by Virendranath Chattopadhyaya and Bhupendra Dutta.
2. Tarak Nath Das started Free Hindustan newspaper.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Tarak Nath Das in Vancouver (Canada) started the Free Hindustan and adopted a very militant nationalist tone.
G.D. Kumar set up a Swadesh Sevak Home in Vancouver on the lines of the India House in London and also began to bring out a Gurmukhi paper called Swadesh Sevak which advocated social reform and also asked Indian troops to rise in revolt against the British. In 1910, Tarak Nath Das and G.D. Kumar set up the United India House in Seattle in the U.S.A.
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Tarak Nath Das in Vancouver (Canada) started the Free
Hindustan and adopted a very militant nationalist tone.G.D. Kumar set up a
Swadesh Sevak Home in Vancouver on the lines of the India House in London and
also began to bring out a Gurmukhi paper called Swadesh Sevak which advocated
social reform and also asked Indian troops to rise in revolt against the
British.In 1910, Tarak Nath Das and G.D. Kumar set up the United India House in
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
2 pointsWhich among the followings was the most
significant outcome of the Punjab Land Alienation Act in 1900?Correct
Lord Curzon had introduced the Punjab Land Alienation Act in 1900. In this act, it was laid down that non-peasant could not buy lands from the peasants and neither could be attached their lands in case of non-payment of debts and nor keep the land in mortgage for more than 20years.
The result was the moneylenders stopped lending money and Lord Curzon had to open banks and these societies. Thus, various Cooperative
societies of the agriculturists and agricultural Banks were established during the time of Lord Curzon. Hence Option(c) is the most significant outcome.Incorrect
Lord Curzon had introduced the Punjab Land Alienation Act in 1900. In this act, it was laid down that non-peasant could not buy lands from the peasants and neither could be attached their lands in case of non-payment of debts and nor keep the land in mortgage for more than 20years.
The result was the moneylenders stopped lending money and Lord Curzon had to open banks and these societies. Thus, various Cooperative
societies of the agriculturists and agricultural Banks were established during the time of Lord Curzon. Hence Option(c) is the most significant outcome. -
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Indian Universities Act, consider the following statements-
1. It was based on the recommendation of the Raleigh Commission (1902).
2. Universities were given the right of teaching with no right of conducting the examination.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Indian Universities Act (1904) : It was based on the
recommendation of the Raleigh Commission (1902), statement 1 is correct. With this act, Curzon justified greater control over universities in the name of
quality and efficiency.The main provisions of this Act were:
1. Universities were given the right of teaching along with the right of conducting the examination. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
2. Universities had the right to appoint teachers to conduct
teaching and undertake research.3. The government was to have powers to veto universities’
senate regulations and could amend these regulations or pass regulations on its
ownIncorrect
Indian Universities Act (1904) : It was based on the
recommendation of the Raleigh Commission (1902), statement 1 is correct. With this act, Curzon justified greater control over universities in the name of
quality and efficiency.The main provisions of this Act were:
1. Universities were given the right of teaching along with the right of conducting the examination. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
2. Universities had the right to appoint teachers to conduct
teaching and undertake research.3. The government was to have powers to veto universities’
senate regulations and could amend these regulations or pass regulations on its
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
2 pointsSurendranath Bannerjea is associated with which of the following political parties
1.Indian National Liberation front
2.Indian National Association.
3.Indian National Congress
4.Indian National Social conference.
Select the correct code:
Correct
Sir Surendranath Banerjee was one of the earliest Indian political leaders during the British Raj. He founded the Indian National Association, through which he led two sessions of the Indian National Conference in 1883 and 1885, along with Anandamohan Bose. Banerjee later became a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Unlike Congress, and with many liberal leaders he left Congress and founded a new organisation named Indian National Liberation Federation in 1919.
He was not associated with INSC.
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Sir Surendranath Banerjee was one of the earliest Indian political leaders during the British Raj. He founded the Indian National Association, through which he led two sessions of the Indian National Conference in 1883 and 1885, along with Anandamohan Bose. Banerjee later became a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Unlike Congress, and with many liberal leaders he left Congress and founded a new organisation named Indian National Liberation Federation in 1919.
He was not associated with INSC.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Judicial Reforms, consider the
following statements-1. Law Commission under Macaulay led to the codification of Indian laws.
2. Under Warren Hastings, District Diwani Adalats were established in districts to try civil disputes
3. In higher courts, Persian was replaced by English as the court language under Lord Cornwallis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
-Under Warren Hastings, District Diwani Adalats were established in districts to try civil disputes, Statement 2 is correct. These are placed under Collector. Persian language was replaced by English in Supreme Court.
In 1834, Law Commission under Macaulay led to the codification of Indian
law. And as a result Civil Procedure Code (1859), Indian Penal Code (1860) and
Criminal Procedure Code (1861) were prepared. Hence, Statement 1 is correct-In higher courts Persian was replaced by English as the court language under Lord William Bentick, Statement 3 is incorrect.Incorrect
-Under Warren Hastings, District Diwani Adalats were
established in districts to try civil disputes, Statement 2 is correct.These are placed under Collector.
The Persian language was replaced by English in the Supreme Court.
In 1834, the Law Commission under Macaulay led to the codification of Indian
law. And as a result Civil Procedure Code (1859), Indian Penal Code (1860) and
Criminal Procedure Code (1861) were prepared.Hence, statement 1 is correct-In higher courts Persian was replaced by English as the court language under Lord William Bentick, Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the Indian
trade union movement:1. Sasipada Banerjee founded the first labour organization ‘Working Men’s Club’ in 1870
2. N.M. Lokhanday could be regarded as the first leader of the Indian workers
3. Under the Indian Trade Union Act, 1926, Legal status was given to trade unions and rights of the registered union were recognized.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Correct
N.M. Lokhanday could be regarded as the first leader of the Indian workers. In 1890, he founded Mumbai Mill Hands Association and protested against the poor conditions in the factories. He published the journal
Deenbandhu.Sasipada Banerjee founded the first labour organization ‘Working
Men’s Club’ in 1870 at Kolkata. He also published the journal Bharat Sramjeevi.Incorrect
N.M. Lokhanday could be regarded as the first leader
of the Indian workers.In 1890, he founded Mumbai Mill Hands Association and
protested against the poor conditionsin the factories. He published the journal
Deenbandhu.Sasipada Banerjee founded the first labour organization ‘Working
Men’s Club’ in 1870 at Kolkata.He also published the journal Bharat Sramjeevi -
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Vernacular Press Act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies.
2. Bombay Times was founded by Thomas Bennett in
1840, which was later renamed as Times of India.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Vernacular Press Act, 1878: It was nicknamed as ‘gagging act’. It was enacted by Lord Lytton. It came as discrimination against the vernacular press. The act excluded English-language publications. The act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies. No right of appeal was given to the Vernacular press. This act was repealed by Rippon in 1882.
Bombay Times was founded in 1838 and it was later renamed as Times of
India.Incorrect
Vernacular Press Act, 1878: It was nicknamed as ‘gagging act’. It was enacted by Lord Lytton. It came as discrimination against the vernacular press. The act excluded English-language publications. The act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies. No right of appeal was given to the Vernacular press. This act was repealed by Rippon in 1882.
Bombay Times was founded in 1838 and it was later renamed as Times of
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
most dominant trend in colonialism:1. The period around the late 18th century saw the import of
British finished goods to India.2. The period from the early 19th century to mid 19th century saw exports of finished goods from India decline.
3. Period beyond Mid 19th century saw capital investments in India.
Which of the above statements above is/are correct
Correct
ConceptualStatement 1 is Incorrect – India started importing finished
products only after the Industrial Revolution started in Britain.Statement 2 is correct – Export of finished goods from India
declined and more raw material was imported to fuel industrial revolution in
Britain.Statement 3 is correct – British invested capital to build
railways, industries in India as opportunities outside saturated. The stages of colonialism by R.C.Dutt is an important read. http://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/economic-history/british-rule-in-india-stages-and-consequences-history-of-indian-economy/5968Incorrect
ConceptualStatement 1 is Incorrect – India started importing finished
products only after the Industrial Revolution started in Britain.Statement 2 is correct – Export of finished goods from India
declined and more raw material was imported to fuel industrial revolution in
Britain.Statement 3 is correct – British invested capital to build
railways, industries in India as opportunities outside saturated. The stages of colonialism by R.C.Dutt is an important read. http://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/economic-history/british-rule-in-india-stages-and-consequences-history-of-indian-economy/5968 -
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following events happened
earliest?Correct
Arya Samaj is an Indian Hindu reform movement that
promotes values and practices based on the belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by the sannyasi Dayananda Saraswati on 7 April 1875.Nil Darpan is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858–1859. The play was published from Dhaka in 1860.
Anandamath is a Bengali fiction, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and published in 1882.
Satyendranath Tagore(first to clear ICS) was selected for the Indian Civil Service in June,1863-This Question was asked in Civil Service (P) 2018
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Arya Samaj is an Indian Hindu reform movement that
promotes values and practices based on the belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by the sannyasi Dayananda Saraswati on 7 April 1875.Nil Darpan is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858–1859. The play was published from Dhaka in 1860.
Anandamath is a Bengali fiction, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and published in 1882.
Satyendranath Tagore(first to clear ICS) was selected for the Indian Civil Service in June,1863-This Question was asked in Civil Service (P) 2018
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Hindu Association:
1. There were two of them one by Veresalingam Pantulu
and the other by Annie Beasant.2. Pantalu’s worked on social purity-movement advocating temperance and combating the devadasi custom.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Works/Organizations associated with prominent leaders gain significance by default and you are expected to know them. There were two of them: the Madras Hindu Social Reforms Association founded by Veresalingam Pantulu (1848-1939) in 1892, and the Madras. Hindu Association founded by Mrs. Annie Besant in 1904. Pantulu’s Hindu Association was a social purity-movement advocating temperance and combating the devadasi custom. Besant’s organisation was intended “to promote Hindu social and religious advancement on national lines with the spirit of Hindu civilization.
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Works/Organizations associated with prominent leaders gain
significance by default and you are expected to know them. There were two of them: the Madras Hindu Social Reforms Association founded by Veresalingam Pantulu (1848-1939) in 1892, and the Madras. Hindu Association founded by Mrs. Annie Besant in 1904. Pantulu’s Hindu Association was a social purity-movement advocating temperance and combating the devadasi custom. Besant’s organisation was intended “to promote Hindu social and religious advancement on national lines with the spirit of Hindu civilization. -
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following acts gave the power to the Governor-General to override his council?
Correct
Act of 1786 was a supplementary Bill, brought
by Pitt and was passed in 1786. Lord Cornwallis was appointed as the first
Governor-General, and he then became the effective ruler of British India under the authority of the Board of Control and the Court of Directors. Lord
Cornwallis was given powers to override his council in extraordinary
situations, Thus Option(b) is correct.Incorrect
Act of Act of 1786 was a supplementary Bill, brought
by Pitt and was passed in 1786. Lord Cornwallis was appointed as the first
Governor General, and he then became the effective ruler of British India under
the authority of the Board of Control and the Court of Directors. Lord
Cornwallis was given powers to override his council in extraordinary
situations,Thus Option(b) is correct. -
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
2 pointsAs a result of the partition of Bengal announced
by Lord Curzon in 1905, Bengal was partitioned into two provinces ofCorrect
On July 20, 1905, Lord Curzon issued an order dividing
the province of Bengal into two parts:(i) Eastern Bengal and Assam with
apopulation of 31 million, and(ii) the rest of Bengal with a populationof 54 million, of whom 18 million were Bengalis and 36 millionBiharis and Oriyas. Thus, Option(b) is correct.
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On July 20, 1905, Lord Curzon issued an order dividing
the province of Bengal into two parts:(i) Eastern Bengal and Assam with
apopulation of 31 million, and(ii) the rest of Bengal with a populationof 54 million, of whom 18 million were Bengalis and 36 millionBiharis and Oriyas. Thus, Option(b) is correct.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
2 pointsUnder which Governor-General do we see a clear tilt in company’s policy towards rigorous expansion?
Correct
Large-scale expansion of British rule in India occurred during the Governor-Generalship of Lord Wellesley who came to India in 1798.
The system of ‘Subsidiary Alliances’, outright war, and the assumption of the
territories of previously subordinated rulers were followed. Most notable of his annexations were – -Bringing Mysore and Marathas under British.-Forced a new treaty upon the puppet Nawab of Carnatic.-Taking over rulers of Tanjore and Surat.Incorrect
Large-scale expansion of British rule in India occurred during the Governor-Generalship of Lord Wellesley who came to India in 1798.
The system of ‘Subsidiary Alliances’, outright war, and the assumption of the
territories of previously subordinated rulers were followed. Most notable of his annexations were – -Bringing Mysore and Marathas under British.-Forced a new treaty upon the puppet Nawab of Carnatic.-Taking over rulers of Tanjore and Surat. -
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Natal Congress:
1. Natal Indian Congress was the first of the Indian Congresses to be formed in South Africa
2. It was established in 1894 by Mahatma Gandhi to fight discrimination against Indian traders in Natal.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
The NIC (Natal Indian Congress) was the first of the Indian Congresses to be formed in South Africa. It was established in 1894 by Mahatma Gandhi to fight discrimination against Indian traders in Natal. Hence both Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
Incorrect
The NIC (Natal Indian Congress) was the first of the Indian Congresses to be formed in South Africa. It was established in 1894 by Mahatma Gandhi to fight discrimination against Indian traders in Natal. Hence both Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Pre-congress organisation:
1. Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed by the associates of Raja Rammohun Roy in 1836.
2. In 1866, East India Association was established by Dadabhai Naoroji and Tarak Bose in London.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
-East India Association, 1866, was established by Dadabhai Naoroji in London. It was a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the British Government.
Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha, 1836, was formed by the associates of Raja Rammohun Roy.
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-East India Association, 1866, was established by Dadabhai Naoroji in London. It was a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the British Government.
Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha, 1836, was formed by the associates of Raja Rammohun Roy.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statement is incorrect?
Correct
Major ideological differences between the Brahmo Samaj and the Arya Samaj are as follow:-
The Brahmo Samaj drew its inspiration from the Vedas, Upanishads and other holy scriptures of ancient India, whereas the Arya Samaj believes in the Vedas only. Therefore statement 1 is incorrect.
-Brahmo Samaj was primarily reformist, Arya Samaj was primarily revivalist. Brahmo Samaj believed in the western culture and philosophy while the Arya Samaj rejected the western culture and accepted the Indian culture only.
-For the Brahmo Samaj, human reason is supreme whereas the Arya Samaj believes in the infallibility of the Vedas.-
The Brahmo Samaj had full faith in the goodness of British government, while Arya Samaj had no faith in the integrity of British government.
Brahmo Samaj treated Islam and Christianity at par with Hinduism, Arya Samaj claimed the superiority of Hinduism and claimed that it was best way of life.
-Brahmo Samaj adopted a conciliatory and peaceful approach, while Arya Samaj propagated its views in an aggressive, authoritative and candid way.-
Brahmo Samaj mainly influenced educated and intellectuals while Arya Samaj was able to touch the minds of educated and uneducated alike.
Incorrect
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following about Financial Decentralisation and Local Self Government.
1. Lord Lytton is known as the father of Local Self Govt. as he was one of the pioneers in initiating the transfers of fixed sum to provinces.
2. The Royal Commission upon Decentralization in India was appointed during the reign of Lord Ripon.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
The theme of Financial Decentralisation & LSG is very important.
Statement 1 is incorrect. It was Lord Ripon who is considered as Father of LSG.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Royal Commission on Decentralisation was appointed in 1907.
The main points are-
1. 1870 – Lord Mayo transfers fixed sums to provinces
2. 1877 – Lord Lytton transfers more funds under a lot more heads
3. 1882 – Lord Ripon’s LSG Resolution creates a new 3 tier structure.
4. 1907-08 – Appointment of Royal Commission on Decentralisation.
5. 1919 – Introduction of dyarchical system in Provinces, where the local self-government became a transferred subject.
6. 1935 – Introduction of provincial autonomy scheme under the GoI Act (1935), where the local self-government was declared a provincial subject.
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The theme of Financial Decentralisation & LSG is very important.
Statement 1 is incorrect. It was Lord Ripon who is considered as Father of LSG.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Royal Commission on Decentralisation was appointed in 1907.
The main points are-
1. 1870 – Lord Mayo transfers fixed sums to provinces
2. 1877 – Lord Lytton transfers more funds under a lot more heads
3. 1882 – Lord Ripon’s LSG Resolution creates a new 3 tier structure.
4. 1907-08 – Appointment of Royal Commission on Decentralisation.
5. 1919 – Introduction of dyarchical system in Provinces, where the local self-government became a transferred subject.
6. 1935 – Introduction of provincial autonomy scheme under the GoI Act (1935), where the local self-government was declared a provincial subject.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements-
1. Mahalwari system of land revenue was introduced by Mackenzie and Munro.
2. In Mahalwari system , ownership rights were vested with the peasants only.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
-The Mahalwari system of land revenue was introduced by Holt Mackenzie and Robert Merttins Bird.
Thus , Statement 1 is incorrect It was introduced during the time of Lord William Bentinck.Munro Played most important role in development of Ryotwari system and not mahalwari system.
-In Mahalwari system, the land was divided into Mahals. Each Mahal comprises one or more villages. Ownership rights were vested with the peasants.
Statement 2 is correct. Along with the village communities, the landlords were jointly responsible for the payment of the revenues.
Incorrect
-The Mahalwari system of land revenue was introduced by Holt Mackenzie and Robert Merttins Bird.
Thus , Statement 1 is incorrect It was introduced during the time of Lord William Bentinck.Munro Played most important role in development of Ryotwari system and not mahalwari system.
-In Mahalwari system, the land was divided into Mahals. Each Mahal comprises one or more villages. Ownership rights were vested with the peasants.
Statement 2 is correct. Along with the village communities, the landlords were jointly responsible for the payment of the revenues.