Question

Which one of the following was a significant criticism of the Permanent Settlement?

• A. The Zamindars got the permanent rights on the lands.
• B. The British contacted the peasants directly.
• C. The system increased the influence of tribal communities.
• D. This system resulted in Bombay-Deccan riots.

Hint:

Focus on the socio-economic impacts of colonial land revenue systems for understanding such questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Lord Cornwallis's Permanent Settlement of 1793 faced criticism for granting Zamindars perpetual land rights, which frequently resulted in peasant exploitation through high rent extraction and a lack of agricultural development.