2012 · Q73
Which of the following statements about Permanent Settlement are correct?
- 1It conferred proprietary rights to peasants.
- 2The Zamindars were recognized as the proprietors of land.
- 3The government permanently fixed the land revenue demand.
- 4The Zamindars acted as the middlemen between the peasants and the government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A2, 3 and 4
- B3 and 4 only
- C1 and 4
- D1 and 3
Explanation
Under the Permanent Settlement (1793), zamindars became proprietors, revenue was fixed permanently, and they acted as middlemen; peasants got no proprietary rights. So 2, 3, 4.