Question

Which of the following was the consequence of not paying the revenue by sunset on the specified date under the British Sunset Law enacted in Bengal?

• A. The payment period was extended
• B. The Zamindari was put on auction
• C. The revenue rates were reduced
• D. The case was referred to the High Court

Hint:

The British Sunset Law was one of the many revenue-related policies during British rule that caused significant distress to Indian landowners and farmers. The stringent nature of the law led to the auctioning of land when payments were missed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Under the British Sunset Law enacted in Bengal, the consequence of not paying the revenue by sunset on the specified date was that the Zamindari (landlordship) was put up for auction. This was a harsh policy that led to many zamindars losing their land due to inability to pay taxes on time. The law was implemented to ensure that revenue was collected promptly and efficiently, but it caused widespread hardship among the peasants and zamindars.