WBCS.LIVE practice question

Consider the following statements regarding the Permanent Settlement of 1793: 1. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. 2. The Zamindars were recognized as the absolute owners of the land. 3. The land revenue demand of the state was fixed permanently. Which of the above statements are correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 2 and 3
  3. Only 1 and 3
  4. 1, 2, and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 1, 2, and 3 šŸ“š Explanation: The Permanent Settlement was a major land revenue policy introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, primarily in Bengal and Bihar. Under this system, the traditional Zamindars were suddenly recognized as the absolute legal owners of the land. Furthermore, the land revenue amount they had to pay to the British East India Company was fixed permanently, stripping peasants of their traditional land rights.