alleryWhy was the Permanent Settlement also called the Sunset Law?
ALand was surveyed only at dusk
BCourts closed at sunset
CRent was paid at sunset by tenants
DDues had to be paid before sunset
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Dues had to be paid before sunset
1. The state demand could not be increased.
2. Payment had to be made on the due date, before sunset.
3. Failure led to sale of the land to the highest bidder, hence the name.
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