Q: Which one of the following statements with regard to ryotwari settlement is not correct?
(a)In southern and western India, the ryotwari settlement was adopted.
(b)Ryotwari was in principle a direct contract between the ryot and the state.
(c)It means a tax contract valid for usually 30 years.
(d)In principle, it strengthened the former elite, the zamindars and weakened the peasantry.
Correct Answer: (d)
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