Question : How did political changes in the 19th century affect rural society in India?
Option 1: Emergence of democratic institutions
Option 2: Strengthening of traditional monarchies
Option 3: Expansion of British colonial rule
Option 4: Rise of local self-governance
Correct Answer: Expansion of British colonial rule
Solution : Political changes in the 19th century, particularly the expansion of British colonial rule, significantly affected rural society in India by altering governance structures, land ownership patterns, and administrative systems.