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

II. Starting of Permanent Settlement in Bengal: The Permanent Settlement was introduced in Bengal in 1793, making it the earliest event in this chronology. 
IV. Ryotwari settlement in Bombay Deccan: The Ryotwari system was introduced in Bombay Deccan (modern Maharashtra) in the early 19th Century, making it the second oldest event in the chronology. 
III. Santhal Rebellion: The Santhal Rebellion took place in 1855-56, making it third in the list as it took place after the other two. 
I. Limitation Law passed by the British: The Limitation law was passed in 1859, which is the latest among the four given. This law was brought in by the British because of the increasing number of peasant revolts.