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Why did zamindars regularly fail to pay the revenue demand in the early decades after the Permanent Settlement?
Why did zamindars regularly fail to pay the revenue demand in the early decades after the Permanent Settlement?
- 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.
What was the significance of the high revenue demand imposed in the 1790s?
What was the significance of the high revenue demand imposed in the 1790s?
- 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.
What was the consequence of failure to pay revenue by sunset of the specified date according to the Sunset Law?
What was the consequence of failure to pay revenue by sunset of the specified date according to the Sunset Law?
- 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.
How did the Company justify pegging the revenue demand high initially?
How did the Company justify pegging the revenue demand high initially?
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Why was it difficult for ryots to pay their dues to the zamindar during a time when agricultural prices were depressed?
Why was it difficult for ryots to pay their dues to the zamindar during a time when agricultural prices were depressed?
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What was one of the effects of the Permanent Settlement on the power of zamindars?
What was one of the effects of the Permanent Settlement on the power of zamindars?
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