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With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues by the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. (a) 1 only
B. (b) 2 only
C. (c) Both 1 and 2
D. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation: Under the Permanent Settlement, failure to pay revenue could result in forfeiture of the Zamindari, while the Ryotwari Settlement provided some relief to peasants in adverse conditions.