Under the ryoti system, the loan committed a ryot to grow indigo on at least what share of his holding?
A75 per cent
B25 per cent
C50 per cent
D10 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 25 per cent
1. Ryots signed a satta for cash advances.
2. At least 25 per cent had to be indigo.
3. The planter gave seed and drill.
_Source: syllabus Our Pasts III, Chapter 3, Ruling the Countryside._
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