Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
2. There is hardly any doubt that the effects of the ryotwari system upon the rural economy were distinctly harmful. The peasants were impoverished and lacked the resources to cultivate new lands. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publishers)
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the drawbacks of the Ryotwari settlement which was disastrous in its implementation while it was originally designed to counter the deficiencies of Zamindari settlement.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
The introduction must highlight the circumstances that led to the introduction of Ryotwari which was supposed to be better than the Zamindari system.
Body:
The body should clearly highlight how the Ryotwari Settlement seemed fair and practical on paper but the devil was in its implementation.
All the drawbacks of the settlement must be clearly stated with supporting data. The impact it caused upon peasants in areas it was introduced must also written. The flaw in the logic and its implementation must be brought out.
Conclusion:
The conclusion must bring out the steps taken by the government to improve the conditions of the Ryotwari areas.
