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Prelims 2012 · Medieval History · Question 81

Consider the following:<br/>1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops.<br/>2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare.<br/>3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies.<br/><br/>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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