Question

Permanent settlement served the British interests with regard to:
1. Definiteness in the amount of Income
2. Creation of a class of Zamindars who could be loyal to the British
3. These zamindars served as breakwaters in support of British during the first war of Indian independence and early freedom movement.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Permanent Settlement system assured the amount of land revenue to the British. It also created a new class of Zamindars whose existence depended on British and as such were loyal to the British to an extent that they served as breakwaters in support of British in crisis.