Question

What were the main features of the ryoti system of cultivation? ​

Answer 1

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(i)The planters forced the ryots (cultivators) to sign a contract or an agreement also known as satta. At times they pressurised the village headmen to sign the contract on behalf of the ryots.

(ii)Those who sign the contract got cash advances from the planters at low rates of interest to produce indigo.

(iii)But the loan committed the ryot to cultivating indigo on at least 25% of the area under his holding.

(iv)The planter provided the seed and the drill, while the cultivators prepared the soil, sowed the seed and looked after the crop.

(v)When the crop was delivered to the planter after the harvest, a new loan was given to the ryot and the cycle started all over again.

Answer 2

Answer:

Under the ryoti system, the planters force the ryots or peasants to sign a contract. The village headman was also forced to sign an agreement on behalf of the ryots. The peasants received a loan from the planters to cultivate their land. Due to this the peasant were forced to cultivate indigo in 25% of their land. The peasant received seeds from the planters and plough for cultivation. These were the main features of the ryots system of cultivation.

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