<h2><em><u>Derived from living things</u></em></h2>
Explanation:
Biotic resources are resources or substances which are derived from the biosphere like living things and from forest and the materials derived from them.
Since, these all are living things hence, biotic resources are derived from Living things.
The zamidars exercised great deal of power in some areas and their exploitation by Mughal administrators forced them to rebel against it. These revolts collectively by zamindars and peasants challenged the stability of the empire from the end of the 17th century.
