History & Civics
How was the Ryotwari system different from the Permanent Settlement?
Answer
| Sl. No. | Permanent Settlement | Ryotwari System |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zamindars were the owners of the land. | Cultivator were the owners of the land. |
| 2. | Zamindars kept 1/11th of the revenue for themselves and paid 10/11th to the government | Cultivators paid 50% of total produce to government directly. |
| 3. | It was in practice in Bengal, Bihar, northern districts of Madras, Odisha and Varanasi. | It was in practice in South-Western parts of India. |
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