Question

Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option: 
I. Limitation Law passed by the British 
II. Starting of Permanent Settlement in Bengal 
III. Santhal Rebellion 
IV. Ryotwari settlement in Bombay Deccan 

 

• A. I, II, III, and IV
• B. II, III, I and IV
• C. II, IV, III and I
• D. III, IV, I and II

Hint:

Always try to map major reforms and laws with their respective periods to develop a better understanding of these events, and this will help in these kind of questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

1. Permanent Settlement in Bengal: Introduced in 1793, this is the earliest event.

2. Ryotwari settlement in Bombay Deccan: The Ryotwari system was implemented in the early 19th Century in Bombay Deccan (modern Maharashtra), making it the second earliest event.

3. Santhal Rebellion: This rebellion occurred in 1855-56, positioning it third in the chronological order.

4. Limitation Law passed by the British: Enacted in 1859, this law is the latest of the four. The British introduced it in response to a rise in peasant revolts.