Question

Statement 1: Zamindari was introduced by the British, to ensure proper control over the revenue system in India.

Statement 2: Zamindari were given full freedom to collect and keep the rent collected by them.

Options

• Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

• Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.

• Both statements are true.

• Both statements are false.

Answer 1

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

Explanation:

The Zamindari system was developed by the government to maintain complete control over the income system. Statement 2 is untrue since zamindars were only a mediator between farmers and the British, and they had to refund the revenue obtained from tillers. They were not permitted to retain the revenue earned.