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In the early decades of Maratha rule, the most popular unit of land revenue

In the early decades of Maratha rule, the most popular unit of land revenue

Q. In the early decades of Maratha rule, the most popular unit of land revenue measurement was (a) Gaj (b) Kathi (c) Jurib (d) Janjit Ans: (b) Kathi Explanation: The Maratha government utilized various units for measuring the land but they continued the Kathi as the unit of measurement which was also in practice in Swarajya under Shivaji.

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‘Ring fence’ is associated with

‘Ring fence’ is associated with

Q. ‘Ring fence’ is associated with (a) Henry Lawrence (b) Dalhousie (c) Warren Hastings (d) Lord Hastings Ans: (c) Warren Hastings Explanation: The Ring-Fence policy was a doctrine enacted by Warren Hasting which involved defending their neighbors’ frontiers in order to safeguard their own territories. This was reflected in the East India Company’s war against the

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At which of the following places was the modern arsenal set up with French assistance in 1765?

At which of the following places was the modern arsenal set up with French assistance in 1765?

Q. At which of the following places was the modern arsenal set up with French assistance in 1765? (a) Sunda (b) Sera (c) Dindigul (d) Bidnur Ans: (c) Dindigul Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Dindigul. In 1765, a modern arsenal was set up at Dindigul with the assistance of the French. This arsenal played

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