Question

When did the Mahalwari system come into existence ?
A. In 1963
B. In 1833
C. In 1436
D. In 1823

Answer 1

Hint:The Mahalwari scheme of land revenue was implemented by the government of Lord William Bentinck, Governor General of India (1828 to 1835).
This method was implemented in the North-West Frontier, Agra, Gangetic Valley, Punjab, Central Province, etc.

Complete answer:
The Mahalwari scheme of land revenue was implemented by the government of Lord William Bentinck, Governor-General of India (1828 to 1835) in 1833.
This method was implemented in the North-West Frontier, Agra, Gangetic Valley, Punjab, Central Province, etc. This had elements in both the structures of the Zamindari and the Ryotwari.
The land was divided into Mahals by this method. Often, one or more villages constitute a Mahal.
The tax on the Mahal was measured.
His share was given by each individual farmer. Ownership privileges were also with the peasants here, too.The village headman of village leaders collected the revenue.
It introduced the idea of average rents for various categories of soil.

The correct answer is Option B.

Note: 7 percent of the villagers (Zamindars/landowners) owned 75 percent of the agricultural land when India gained independence from colonial rule.
Farmers have resorted to growing cash crops instead of food crops because of the very high taxes. This has contributed to food shortages and even famine.
As the village headman basically became a Zamindar, this system was called the Updated Zamindari system.