Question

Which of the following is true about the Zamindars who were unable to pay money to the British under the Permanent Zamindari System?

• A. Farmers under the Zamindars were transferred to the British.
• B. Zamindars were put behind bars.
• C. Zamindars were given additional landholdings.
• D. The land under the Zamindars was taken by the British.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The land under the Zamindars was taken by the British.

Under the Permanent Zamindari System, the Zamindar could tax the farmers any amount of money. But when crops failed due to floods or drought, farmers could not pay taxes to the Zamindar. However, the Zamindar had to pay the fixed sum to the British every year, even if crops failed. If the Zamindar did not have money to pay, his land was confiscated by the company.