Question

Which of the following statements is not true about Zamindari system?
A) It was implemented in Bengal.
B) In it the landowner was made the land owner
C) In this, the Zamindar gave 80% of the total tax to the British and kept 20%
D) Before independence, this practice was applicable to the area of 19% of India.

Answer 1

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Option {c.} is your answer

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Answer 2

The statement is - Zamindar gave 80% of the total tax to the British and kept 20%.

• L. Cornwallis was the one who came up with the specific system.
• It was initiated under the Permanent Settlement Act.
• The system first started in Bengal.
• The British-instituted Zaminadri System had various terms and regulations, which were -

1. The Zamindar had to provide them with almost 90% of the whole tax
2. However, they used to keep 10% for themselves and not 20%