Question

Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Zamindars in the Permanent Settlement failed to pay the revenue demand and unpaid balances accumulated.
Reason (R): According to the Sunset Law, if payment did not come in by sunset of the specified date, the zamindari was liable to be auctioned

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
• D. Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Hint:

The Permanent Settlement was aimed at securing revenue for the British but ended up putting too much burden on the zamindars, who often failed to pay the required amounts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Assertion (A) is valid: Zamindars under the Permanent Settlement frequently struggled to meet revenue demands, resulting in mounting arrears. However, Reason (R) references the Sunset Law, which governed auctions, and was not the direct reason for revenue non-payment. Therefore, Reason (R) does not correctly explain Assertion (A).