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Question
Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the Permanent Settlement on Zamindars?
Options
They become landless labourers.
They all were replaced by Jotedars.
They sold their land to the British.
They gained significant control over land.
MCQ
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Solution
They gained significant control over land.
Explanation:
Under the Permanent Settlement, zamindars were acknowledged as the owners of land and were authorised to collect revenue from peasants, which granted them significant power over land and rural society.
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