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Which of the following best describes the zamindari system introduced by the British in 1793?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · History · Ruling the Countryside
  1. Landlords paid a fixed revenue to the British and collected taxes from peasants
  2. Peasants paid directly to the British, landlords were eliminated
  3. British collected revenue directly from peasants without intermediaries
  4. Landlords were given land titles but had no revenue collection responsibilities
Answer
Landlords paid a fixed revenue to the British and collected taxes from peasants

The correct answer is Landlords paid a fixed revenue to the British and collected taxes from peasants — Choose the option that matches this description.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify that the zamindari system involved intermediaries.
  2. Check each option to see if it mentions landlords paying fixed revenue.
  3. Choose the option that matches this description.
Common mistake: Thinking landlords were directly taxed by the British

Concept tested: Zamindari revenue system

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