With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2. Under the Perm
The Ryotwari system did not exempt peasants from payment during calamities—that was a distinguishing feature of the Mahalwari system. The Permanent Settlement required timely payment from Zamindars, failing which they could lose their lands.