Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option from the following:
The ______was established by the British government in 1875 to investigate the economic distress and role of the East India Company in Bombay and the Deccan.

• A. Regulating Act
• B. Deccan Riots Commission
• C. Fifth Report
• D. Pitts India Act

Hint:

When studying British colonial history, focus on commissions and reports like the Deccan Riots Commission that aimed to investigate the impact of British policies on Indian society and economy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The
Deccan Riots Commission was established by the British government in 1875 to investigate the economic distress caused by the heavy taxes imposed by the East India Company in Bombay and the Deccan region. The commission was set up to examine the conditions of peasants and to assess the role of the British administration in the economic crisis.