- Statement A: The American Civil War severely disrupted the supply of cotton from the United States to Britain, leading to a sharp increase in demand for cotton from other sources, including India. This statement is correct. - Statement B: The surge in demand led to a significant "cotton boom" in the Deccan region, where cotton cultivation expanded rapidly. This statement is correct. - Statement C: As a result of the American Civil War, India became Britain's primary supplier of cotton. While the exact figure of 90% by 1862 might be subject to debate based on specific trade data sources, India's share did rise dramatically and was a substantial majority by the early 1860s, making this statement plausible as a general representation of the trend. - Statement D: While some farmers initially benefited from higher prices, many borrowed heavily from moneylenders to expand cultivation. When the boom ended, they were left heavily indebted, leading to increased power and wealth for moneylenders, not the farmers relative to them. This statement is incorrect. - Statement E: The Deccan riots of 1875 were a revolt by the ryots (farmers) against the exploitation and oppressive practices of the moneylenders, not the other way around. This statement is incorrect.