History Ch - 4 Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

The British introduced land settlements to ensure a regular revenue source for the state. Under these settlements 
→ The British measured the land, defined the rights of each individual to that land and fixed the revenue demand for the state. 
→ Some peasants were declared landowners and other tenants. The tenants were to pay rent to the landowner who in turn paid revenue to the state.