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Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856 :

  1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts.
  2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders.
  3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only
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Answer: (a) 2 and 3 only