Question

Which statements are true with reference to the Zamindari System?

• A. The Zamindar was incharge of a plot of land.
• B. The Zamindar had to pay a fixed amount of money to British every year.
• C. Farmers had to pay a fixed amount of money directly to the British.
• D. The Zamindar had to pay a fixed amount of money to the British every month.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The Zamindar had to pay a fixed amount of money to British every year.

Under the Zamindari System, a Zamindar was put in charge of a plot of land. The Zamindar could tax the farmers any amount of money. He was allowed to keep the excess amount. He had the responsibility to pay a fixed amount of money to the East India Company every year.