Consider the following statements regarding the Zamindari Association Statement I The Zamindari Association, also known as the Landholders’ Society, advocated for the expansion of Permanent Settlement across India and used constitutional methods to achieve its objectives. Statement II The Association gained pan-India support and played a significant role in representing the grievances of peasants and landless laborers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Only Statement I is correct

[B] Only Statement II is correct

[C] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

[D] Neither Statement I nor Statement II is correct

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation

The Zamindari Association aimed to protect landlords’ interests, advocated for Permanent Settlement across India, and used constitutional agitation methods.
The association did not represent the interests of peasants or landless laborers; it was limited to the interests of zamindars and had influence mainly in Bengal, not pan-India.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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