Consider the following statements regarding the socio-economic impact of the Permanent Settlement of 1793 on Bihar: 1. It led to the rise of a new class of absentee landlords who resided in urban centers like Patna and Calcutta. 2. The practice of sub-infeudation (patni system) grew rapidly, which increased the rent burden on the actual cultivators. 3. The land revenue demand was made flexible, allowing zamindars to pay less during years of drought or flood. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 and 3 only
• B: 2 and 3 only
• C: 1 and 2 only
• D: 1, 2 and 3

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