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Who proposed the Mahalwari Settlement?
Who proposed the Mahalwari Settlement?
- Rammohan Roy
- Holt MacKenzie (correct)
- Lord Cornwallis
- William Bentinck
What is the rent rate set by the Mahalwari Settlement?
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?
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?
What was the extent of land covered by the Mahalwari Settlement in British India?
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What type of ownership does the Mahalwari Settlement emphasize?
What type of ownership does the Mahalwari Settlement emphasize?
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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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