Question : Why were official investigations into rural societies undertaken by the British?
Option 1: To improve agricultural techniques
Option 2: To document cultural practices
Option 3: To assess economic conditions for taxation
Option 4: To promote education
Correct Answer: To assess economic conditions for taxation
Solution : Official investigations into rural societies were undertaken by the British to assess economic conditions, primarily for taxation purposes, and to understand the dynamics of rural life for better administration.
Question : What was the primary purpose of British official investigations into rural societies in India?
Question : Francis Buchanan-Hamilton's observations on rural society highlighted the:
Question : What type of official records were produced to study rural societies?
Question : What types of records and reports were produced by official investigations into rural societies?
Question : What aspect of rural society was particularly noted by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton?
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