History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-II)
The Pax Britannica policy adopted by the British during the first half of the 19th century did not result in which of the following phenomena?
ADisbandment of the Pindaris
BSuppression of Thuggee
CDisbandment of irregular troops
DRestriction on moneylenders in rural areas ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Restriction on moneylenders in rural areas — The answer is the restriction on moneylenders in rural areas.
Explanation
★The answer is the restriction on moneylenders in rural areas.
★The Pax Britannica policy of the early nineteenth century suppressed the Pindaris.
★It also led to the suppression of Thuggee.
★It brought about the disbandment of irregular troops.
★It did not, however, restrict rural moneylenders.
★Rural moneylenders continued to earn interest by lending to local people.
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