[amp_mcq option1=”Collected revenue on behalf of the ruling power” option2=”Controlled vast tracts of land” option3=”Wielded significant influence over peasants” option4=”All of the above” correct=”option4″]<\/p>\n
The correct answer is: d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n Zamindars were powerful landlords who collected revenue on behalf of the ruling power, controlled vast tracts of land, and wielded significant influence over peasants.<\/p>\n Zamindars were originally tax collectors who were appointed by the Mughal Empire to collect revenue from peasants. Over time, they became increasingly powerful and began to control vast tracts of land. They also wielded significant influence over peasants, who were often forced to work on their land for little or no pay.<\/p>\n The zamindari system was abolished in India in 1950, but the legacy of zamindars continues to be felt today. Many former zamindars are still wealthy and powerful, and they continue to wield influence over the lives of peasants.<\/p>\n Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n [amp_mcq option1=”Collected revenue on behalf of the ruling power” option2=”Controlled vast tracts of land” option3=”Wielded significant influence over peasants” option4=”All of the above” correct=”option4″]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[973],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-andhra-pradesh-gk-mcq","no-featured-image-padding"],"yoast_head":"\n\n