History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET December 2012 History
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes below.
Assertion (A): Assessment forever was the central point in the Permanent Settlement of Bengal introduced in 1793.
Reason (R): Cornwallis believed that the zamindars would develop their lands.
ABoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
BBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct
CBoth A and R are false
DA is true, but R is false
Correct answer: (B) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A — Both statements are true and the reason explains the assertion, so the answer is both true with R explaining A.
Explanation
★Both statements are true and the reason explains the assertion, so the answer is both true with R explaining A.
★The Permanent Settlement of Bengal of 1793 fixed the land revenue demand forever.
★The zamindars were recognised as landowners and the revenue they owed was settled permanently.
★Cornwallis believed that a fixed and lasting demand would give zamindars a stake in the land.
★He hoped they would invest in and improve their estates once the demand could not rise.
★So the wish to make zamindars develop their lands directly explains the choice of a permanent assessment.
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