The problem in The Permanent Settlement


 
 
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The problem in The Permanent Settlement

The problem in The Permanent Settlement: The permanent settlement, however, created problems. Company officials soon discovered that the Zamindars were in fact not investing in the improvement of land.

After two decades of debate the company was  finally introduced the permanent settlement of Bengal in 1793. By the terms of company officials to ensure a regular flow of income into the company's treasury. It was also assumed that the zamindars would invest in the improvement of land . However, the zamindars did not invest any money in the improvement of land even after the benefit from the increased production of land. the revenue fixed was very high and some zamindars found it difficult to pay the revenue and lost their zamindari rights.

zamindaris were either sold or auctioned off by the company officials. Zamindars gave out land to tenants and extracted rent from them at any cost. Tenants were undoubtedly at the receiving end of the settlement.

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Question : 1

Name the act that began recognizing Rajas and Taluqdars as Zamindars.

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Effect/effects of the Permanent Settlement Act on agriculture are ________________________________

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in :

Right Option : D
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