UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 64
With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements:
- The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
- The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
- The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Ryotwari revenue settlements assessed cultivators directly, issued pattas and relied on survey and valuation of agricultural holdings.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Individual ryots were liable to pay land revenue directly to government.
2: Correct - Pattas or tenure records were issued to recognised cultivators.
3: Correct - Land measurement and assessment preceded determination of payable revenue.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct items 2, 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct item 3.
C: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.
D: Incorrect - omits correct items 1, 2, 3.