In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.
Assertion: Rich Ryots deliberately delayed payment of the revenue to the Zamindars.
Reason: They were unable to collect the revenue timely.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Sometimes ryots deliberately delayed payment. Rich ryots and village headmen – jotedars and mandals – were only too happy to see the zamindar in trouble. The zamindar could therefore not easily assert his power over them.