Under the Permanent Settlement introduced by the British, what was the main responsibility assigned to the zamindars?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
To collect rent from peasants and pay revenue to the Company
Explanation:
Under the Permanent Settlement introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, zamindars were recognized as the owners of the land and were assigned the primary responsibility of collecting rent from the peasants (ryots) and paying a fixed amount of revenue to the British East India Company. If they failed to pay the fixed revenue on time, their estates were auctioned off.
Key Points:
The Permanent Settlement was introduced primarily in Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and districts of Varanasi.
It was also known as the Zamindari system or the Istmirari settlement.
A notable feature of this system was the 'Sunset Law,' which stated that if the revenue was not paid by sunset on a specified date, the zamindari would be auctioned.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in India?
Answer: Lord Cornwallis.
Question: In which year was the Permanent Settlement introduced?
Answer: 1793.