Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Medieval History · Question 81

Consider the following:

  1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops.
  2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare.
  3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies.

Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. None

Answer

None

  1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of soil and crop quality — This is associated with Sher Shah Suri/Akbar-Todar Mal revenue practices, not an English introduction. Verdict: Incorrect.

  2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare — Field/mobile artillery was introduced earlier by Babur and other Central Asian powers, not by the English. Verdict: Incorrect.

  3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies — These were New World crops brought by the Portuguese into India, not by the English. Verdict: Incorrect.

Since none of the above was introduced by the English, the correct answer is (d) None.

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