Under the British system of land settlement, the zamindar's dues to the state were fixed. What did this mean for the cultivators?
A. They received investment support to increase production.
B. They were exploited and forced to pay rent regardless of the produce.
C. They had the support of the landlords against the oppressive policies of the British.
D. They were forced to shift from food crops to commercial crops, leading to food scarcity.
