In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.
Assertion: The initial demands fixed to be collected by the zamindars under the Permanent Settlement were very nominal.
Reason: It was felt that if the demand was fixed for all time to come, the Company would never be able to claim a share of increased income from land when prices rose and cultivation expanded.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Assertion: The initial demands fixed to be collected by the zamindars under the Permanent Settlement were very high.