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The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions

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The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

(a)

Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot

(b)

Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars

(c)

Making judicial system more efficient

(d)

None of the (a), (b) and (c) above

Answer:

(d)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

The increase in litigation was primarily due to the abolition of court fees, which led to a rise in the number of cases. The land settlement system’s provisions did not directly contribute to increased litigation.