Q: Which one of the following propositions from the book ‘History of British India’ by James Mill is correct?
(a)The tax payable by the zamindars should not be more than thirty percent of the total produce
(b)The rights of cultivators should be protected by the State
(c)The State should remain as the landlord and that each peasant should hold land directly from the State as its tenant
(d)Sufficient advances should be given to the peasants so that they are encouraged to cultivate cash crops
Correct Answer: (c)
The correct answer is (c): The State should remain as the landlord and that each peasant should hold land directly from the State as its tenant. Subject: Modern History | Sub-topic: British Administration & Expansion Note: This answer was determined through AI-based research. Verify against the official answer key when available.