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Why were the initial revenue demands under the Permanent Settlement so high?
AFamine relief needed
BFear of losing future gains
CPrices were rising fast
DZamindars asked for it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Fear of losing future gains
Since the demand was fixed forever, the Company pegged it high to offset never sharing later income growth.
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