Question
GSMediumPrelims 2012Modern History

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the statements :

  1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
  2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
  3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The Ryotwari System was a land revenue system implemented by the British in India.

Statement 1 is correct: Under this system, the rent was indeed paid directly by the peasants to the government.

Statement 2 is correct: The government also gave pattas or legal documents to the ryots (peasants) as a form of land ownership.

Statement 3 is correct: The lands under this system were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.

Therefore, all three statements are correct.

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