Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonialism and the Countryside

Question:

The Sunset Law was associated with

Options:

Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement

British Navy

Imperial Court

Freedom Movement

Correct Answer:

Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement

The Sunset Law was associated with Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement.

British India's Sunset Law, commonly referred to as the Revenue Sale Act was passed in 1793. According to the Sunset Law, if payment did not come in by sunset of the specified date, the zamindari was liable to be auctioned.