Q.The main methods adopted by the British in colonial India in the 2nd half of the 19th century to reduce expenditure and increase government revenue were: (A) Confiscation of Jagirs of old servants of the native kings. (B) Confiscation of rewards of old servants of the native kings. (C) Stopping social welfare works (D) Grant of large jagirs to the native kings by the East India Company.
Correct answer: (A), (B), (C)