Mahalwari Settlement System

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Who proposed the Mahalwari Settlement?

  • Rammohan Roy
  • Holt MacKenzie (correct)
  • Lord Cornwallis
  • William Bentinck

What is the rent rate set by the Mahalwari Settlement?

  • 60% of total produce
  • 90% of total produce
  • 80% of total produce (correct)
  • 50% of total produce

Which of the following states did the Mahalwari Settlement apply to?

  • Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab (correct)
  • Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
  • Haryana, Rajasthan, and West Bengal
  • Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab

What was the extent of land covered by the Mahalwari Settlement in British India?

<p>30% of total land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ownership does the Mahalwari Settlement emphasize?

<p>Collective rights of the village community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Mahalwari Settlement

  • The Mahalwari settlement was proposed by Holt MacKenzie.

Land Ownership and Management

  • The village community collectively owns the land.
  • Community members can pay rent individually or jointly.

Applicability and Extent

  • The Mahalwari settlement was applicable in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.
  • It covered approximately 30% of the land in British India.

Rent Details

  • The rent rate was 80% of the total produce.

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