UPSC Prelims 2000·GS1·history·modern history

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

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  1. AI-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
  2. BI-A, II-D, III-B, IV-CCorrect
  3. CI-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
  4. DI-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D

Explanation

The correct option is B based on the following characteristics of the land revenue systems in British India: I matches with A: The Jagirdari System involved allotting land to big feudal landlords known as Jagirdars who had the right to collect revenue as a reward for their services to the state. II matches with D: The Zamindari System, also known as the Permanent Settlement, recognized landlords as the owners of the land. They acted as revenue farmers or rent collectors for the British government. III matches with B: Under the Ryotwari System, the land was allotted directly to the individual peasant or Ryot. The peasant was recognized as the owner with the rights to sublet, mortgage, transfer, gift, or sell the land. IV matches with C: In the Mahalwari System, the revenue settlement was made at the village level. The village unit was called a Mahal, and the entire community was held collectively responsible for revenue payment.
history: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II I. Land al

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