Which of the following statements about British taxation and revenue policies in India are correct?
1. The British increased taxes on Indian agriculture and introduced rigid revenue systems.
2. The introduction of the ryotwari system made peasants the direct collectors of revenue.
3. The Permanent Settlement led to the emergence of a new class of rentiers, who did not invest in agricultural improvement.
4. British policies ensured that Indian agricultural prices remained stable and beneficial to farmers.
1
Only 2 and 4
2
Only 1 and 3
3
Only 1 and 2
4
All of the above