Question

Give two problems which arose with the new Munro system of fixing revenue.

Answer 1

Answer:

The two problems arose with the new Munro system of fixing revenue were: (a) The revenue officials fixed too high a revenue demand. As a result the peasants failed to pay, ryots fled the country side, and villages became in many regions.

Under the new Munro system of fixing revenue, the revenue officials fixed too high a revenue demand. This demand could not be met by the peasants. Consequently, the peasants fled the countryside and villages became deserted in many regions.

Answer 2

The new Munro system of fixing revenue posed two problems:

a. The revenue demand was fixed way too high for peasants to pay.

b. Peasants were unable to pay the rent which culminated into villages getting deserted.