Permanent Settlement: Revenue Demand Issues

The Company wanted to claim a share of increased income from land when prices rose, so they fixed high revenue demands. (correct)

The ryots were unable to pay their dues to the zamindar due to depressed agricultural prices.

The initial land revenue demands were very high, making it difficult for zamindars to pay.

The Permanent settlement limited the power of zamindars to collect rent from the ryots.

It helped in reducing the burden on the zamindars as agricultural production expanded. (correct)

It was imposed at a time when agricultural prices were depressed, making it difficult for the ryots to pay.

It allowed the zamindars to accumulate wealth quickly.

It made it easier for the ryots to pay their dues to the zamindar.

The zamindari would be liable to be auctioned. (correct)

The ryots would have to pay an additional penalty.

The zamindars would have to forfeit their land holdings.

The revenue demand would be reduced for the next year.

<p>By arguing that agricultural production would expand and prices would rise, leading to a decline in burden on zamindars. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ryots had limited income from selling their agricultural produce. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It significantly reduced the power of zamindars in managing their zamindaris. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers