Q . Land Reforms

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
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  • Statement 1 is incorrect: There was no provision for exemption from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities under the Ryotwari Settlement. Peasants were still required to pay revenue even during difficult times.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Under the permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state on time, he would risk losing his Zamindari possession of land.
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Q . Land Reforms

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
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Q . Land Reforms

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
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  Lord Cornwallis was associated with the permanent settlement and not Ryotwari Settlement.

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Q . Land Reforms

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following 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?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
Answer: c
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Q . Land Reforms

Consider the following: 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies. Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) None
Answer: d
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Q . Land Reforms

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

a) Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-à-vis the ryot
b) Making East India Company an overload of Zamindars
c) Making judicial system more efficient
d) None of the (a), (b) and (c) above
Answer: d
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Q . Land Reforms

Which one of the following places was associated with Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan Movement at the beginning of the movement?

a) Udaygiri
b) Rapur
c) Pochampalli
d) Venkatagiri
Answer: c
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Q . Land Reforms

Under the Permanent Settlement of 1793, the Zamindars were required to issue pattas to the farmers which were not issued by many of the Zamindars. The reason was

a) The Zamindars were trusted by the farmers
b) There was no official check upon the Zamindars
c) It was the responsibility of the British government
d) The farmers were not interested in getting pattas
Answer: b
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Q . Land Reforms

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I A. Land allotted to big feudal landlords B. Land allotted to revenue farmers or rent collectors C. Land allotted to each peasant with the right to sublet, mortgage, transfer, gift or sell D. Revenue settlements made at village level List-II 1. Jagirdari System 2. Ryotwari System 3. Mahalwari System 4. Zamindari System Codes:     A??B??C??D

a) 1?3?2?4
b) 1?4?2?3
c) 3?4?1?2
d) 2?1?3?4
Answer: b
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Q . Land Reforms

The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced by the British in the

a) Bengal Presidency
b) Madras Presidency
c) Bombay Presidency
d) Madras and Bombay Presidencies
Answer: d
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Q . Land Reforms

Assertion (A): The Zamindari Settlement was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. Reason (R): The British desired to create a landed class in India for support.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
Answer: a
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Q . Land Reforms

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

a) Holt Mackenzie - Mahalvari settlement in Northern India
b) Lord Cornwallis - Subsidiary system
c) Lord Ripon - Local Self-Government
d) Thomas Munro - Ryotwari settlement
Answer: b
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Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesely
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Q . Land Reforms

Lord Cornwallis introduced

a) Zamindari system
b) Mahalwari system
c) Mansabdari system
d) None of the above
Answer: a
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Q . Land Reforms

Assertion (A): Our agricultural growth rate is small even after proper planning and huge investments. Reason (R): The land reform measures are not carried up to the mark

a) A and R both are incorrect
b) A is correct but R is incorrect
c) A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
d) A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Answer: c
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Q . Land Reforms

Who started Bhoodan Movement in India?

a) Gandhiji
b) Jayaprakash Narayan
c) Vinoba Bhave
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: c
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