Microtheme: Land Revenue Systems —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2024] With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:
   1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
   2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer:
2. [2017] Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of
   Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?
   1. Lord Cornwallis
   2. Alexander Read
   3. Thomas Munro
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 3 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (C) 2 and 3 only
3. [2012] With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements:
   1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the government.
   2. The government gave the Pattas to the Ryots.
   3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 2 only
   • (c) 1, 2 and 3
   • (d) None of the above
   Correct Answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3
4. [2011] 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
   Correct Answer: (D) None of the (a), (b) and (c) above