Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: In the ryotwari (land revenue) system,

  1. the settlement was made with small farmers.
  2. the farmers enjoyed all rights in the land subject to the payment of a fixed revenue which was collected by the village headman on behalf of the State.
  3. the settlement was made and renewed for specified periods during which the ryot was not liable to be ousted from the land. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1,2 and 3
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Explanation

In the Ryotwari system, the settlement was made directly with the individual farmers (ryots). The state collected revenue directly from them, not through village headmen, and the revenue was subject to periodic revision.

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