Statement I :
The Zamindars were an exploitative class in Mughal India.
Statement II :
The Zamindars often received the support of the peasantry in a large number of agrarian uprisings in North India in the seventeenth century.
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
Both statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
– Statement I: Zamindars, as intermediaries in the revenue collection system, often extracted surplus from the peasantry beyond the state’s demand, acting as an exploitative layer, although their role was complex. This statement can be considered true in the context of peasant experience.
– Statement II: Historical evidence shows that Zamindars sometimes led or supported peasant uprisings against the Mughal state or other powers, motivated by their own grievances or interests. So, peasants did sometimes support Zamindars. This statement is also true.
– Statement II describes instances of cooperation or support between peasants and Zamindars in uprisings. This does not explain *why* Zamindars were an exploitative class; in fact, it highlights a potentially conflicting aspect of their relationship with the peasantry. Therefore, Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.