Question

What was a major outcome of British land revenue systems like Zamindari on Indian villages?

Options

• They increased village autonomy

• They strengthened local leadership

• They weakened village independence

• They improved farming productivity

Answer 1

They weakened village independence

Explanation:

Before British rule, villages were self-sufficient. Land systems like Zamindari handed control to landlords, reducing local decision-making and weakening village self-rule.