Which one of the following statements with regard to ryotwari settleme

Which one of the following statements with regard to ryotwari settlement is not correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”In southern and western India, the ryotwari settlement was adopted.” option2=”Ryotwari was in principle a direct contract between the ryot and the state.” option3=”It means a tax contract valid for usually 30 years.” option4=”In principle, it strengthened the former elite, the zamindars and weakened the peasantry.” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) In principle, it strengthened the former elite, the zamindars and weakened the peasantry.

The Ryotwari settlement was designed to establish a direct relationship between the individual cultivator (ryot) and the state, eliminating intermediaries like zamindars. Therefore, it did not strengthen the zamindars; in areas where it was implemented, the zamindari system was not prevalent or was replaced.

Statements A, B, and C are correct characteristics of the Ryotwari settlement. It was implemented primarily in Madras and Bombay Presidencies (southern and western India). It was a direct contract between the peasant and the state, and the land revenue was usually fixed for a period, often around 30 years. While the intention was to protect the ryots, high revenue demands often led to distress and indebtedness.

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