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In which year was the Permanent Settlement introduced by the British in Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. 1793
  2. 1794
  3. 1797
  4. 1791

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1793

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 1793 šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement (Zamindari system) in Bengal and Bihar in 1793. It fixed land revenue in perpetuity and recognized Zamindars as the absolute owners of the land, heavily exploiting the actual peasant cultivators.