Question

Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and choose the correct option:

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
• D. Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Hint:

Remember the Sunset Law and its impact on the Permanent Settlement in India. It allowed the British to auction lands if revenue payments were not made on time.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Assertion (A) is correct as zamindars in the Permanent Settlement failed to pay their revenue, leading to accumulated unpaid balances. Reason (R) explains that according to the Sunset Law, any unpaid dues led to the auctioning of zamindari rights, which was correct in this context.