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By how much did revenue demand rise in some over-assessed Awadh areas?
AIt fell by half
B30 to 70 per cent
C90 to 120 per cent
D5 to 15 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 30 to 70 per cent
Officials found Awadh heavily over-assessed, with revenue demand rising from 30 to 70 per cent in some places.
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