Question

Under the Permanent Settlement, 1793, the Zamindars were required to issue pattas to the farmer which were not issued by many of the Zamindars. The reason was:

• A. the Zamindars were trusted by the farmers
• B. there was no officials check upon the Zamindars
• C. it was the responsibility of the British government
• D. the farmers were not interested in getting pattas

Answer 1

Answer:

B. there was no officials check upon the Zamindars

• The reason for not issuing pattas by many Zamindars was that there were no officials check on Zamindars in permanent settlement of 1793. They were only required to give 10/11th (89%) part of the revenue collection to the officials.