Question

Assertion [A]: The Nawab of Arcot created the problem, but the Palayakkarars were paying the price.
Reasoning [R]: The Nawab gave authority to the British to collect revenue from the southern Palayakkarars when he could not pay off his debt.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

The Nawab of Arcot borrowed money from the East India Company to support the expenses he had incurred because of the war. To clear his debts, he assigned the company the power to collect revenue from the southern Palayakkarars. The company labelled those who did not pay taxes as rebels and accused them of hindering the tranquillity of the country. This difference caused conflicts. The Nawab created the problem, but the Palayakkarars were paying the price.