Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-1; B-4; C-2; D-3
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedThe correct matches are:
- Land allotted to big feudal landlords: Jagirdari System (A-1)
- Land allotted to revenue farmers or rent collectors: Zamindari System (B-4)
- Land allotted to individual peasant (Ryot) with full property/alienation rights: Ryotwari System (C-2)
- Revenue settlements made at the village (Mahal) level: Mahalwari System (D-3)
'Mahal' literally denotes a village/estate settlement, directly pairing D with 3 (Mahalwari). Ryot refers to the individual peasant cultivator, pairing C with 2 (Ryotwari).
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