1.
Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:
- The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts.
- A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders.
- The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only
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Correct Answer: A — 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
The British settlement policy in Awadh is hostile to the taluqdars.
Statement 2 is accepted because the summary revenue settlement viewed taluqdars as outsiders or usurpers.
Statement 3 is accepted because the British aimed to collect revenue more directly from cultivators by weakening taluqdar control.
Statement 1 is rejected because the description about retaining arms and forts is not supported.