Land Settlement System in Bengal Presidency
Which land settlement system was implemented in the Bengal Presidency during British rule?
- Ryotwari system
- Mahalwari system
- Zamindari system — Correct Answer
- Village community system
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The Zamindari system was implemented in the then Bengal Presidency, comprising parts of India's present-day eastern states.
Key Points:
- Under the zamindari system, the profit from agriculture went to the zamindars instead of the cultivators.
- Zamindars were mainly interested in collecting rent regardless of the economic condition of cultivators.
- This caused immense misery and social tension among farmers.
- This system was a major cause of agricultural stagnation in colonial India.
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