GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars
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Making judicial system more efficient
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Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot
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None of the (a), (b) and (c) above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The reforms of Cornwallis had increased the litigation after the introduction of the land settlement system and the main reason for this was the removal of Court Fee and now everybody could drag anybody to the courts. The extension to the right of appeal was also one of the reasons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Zamindari System (Permanent Land Revenue Settlement) Zamindari System was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793 through the Permanent Settlement Act. It was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. Also known as Permanent Settlement System. Zamindars were recognized as the owner of the lands.
Detailed explanation-3: -Permanent Settlement was introduced by Governor-General Lord Cornwallis in 1793. Permanent Settlement which is also known as Permanent Settlement of Bengal was an agreement between the British East India Company and the Landlords of Bengal to fix the land revenue.
Detailed explanation-4: -The code contained significant provisions governing, policing and judicial and civil administration. Its best known provision was the Permanent Settlement (or the zamindari system), which established a revenue collection scheme that lasted until the 20th century.