Q515
Permanent Revenue settlement of Bengal was introduced by
A.
Clive
B.
Hastings
C.
Wellesley
D.
Cornwallis
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Permanent Settlement (Permanent Settlement of Bengal) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. According to this settlement Landlords agreed to have perpetual and hereditary rights over the land, as long as they pay fixed revenue to the British Government.