UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

Consider the following statements regarding land revenue system introduced by the British Government in India:

1. The share of land under the permanent land revenue settlement system was equivalent to the share of land that was under the Ryotwari System.

2. John Shore was main proponent of permanent land revenue settlement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

The share of land under the Permanent land revenue settlement system was 19% whereas the share of the land under Ryotwari System was 51%.