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UPSC 2012: With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1, 2 and 3
(d)None
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Under the Ryotwari system (introduced by Sir Thomas Munro), each cultivator (ryot) paid land revenue directly to the government, received a patta (title deed) from it, and liability was fixed only after detailed survey and assessment of the holding. Therefore all three statements are correct. ([teachmint.com](https://www.teachmint.com/tfile/studymaterial/upsc/maths/indianhistory/e7cdfdf5-4b0a-411e-831a-df307a83e74d?utm_source=openai))
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