Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonialism and the Countryside

Question:

Which of the following was not the function of a Zamindar?

 

Options:

The zamindar collected rent from the different villages.

The zamindar paid the revenue to the Company.

The zamindar was expected to pay the Company regularly, failing which his estate could be auctioned.

The zamindar was expected to supply soldiers to the British army on regular basis, failing which his estate could be auctioned.

Correct Answer:

The zamindar was expected to supply soldiers to the British army on regular basis, failing which his estate could be auctioned.

Explanation:

The zamindar collected rent from the different villages, paid the revenue to the Company, and retained the difference as his income. He was expected to pay the Company regularly, failing which his estate could be auctioned.