Permanent Settlement: Revenue Demand Issues
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

    Why was it difficult for ryots to pay their dues to the zamindar during a time when agricultural prices were depressed?

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

    What was one of the effects of the Permanent Settlement on the power of zamindars?

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

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