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In which year was the 'Permanent Settlement' (Zamindari System) introduced in Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. 1793
  2. 1784
  3. 1773
  4. 1813

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1793

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) 1793 šŸ“š Explanation: The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was brought into effect by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. Under this system, zamindars were recognized as the owners of the land as long as they paid a fixed amount of revenue to the British government. The revenue was fixed permanently and could not be increased in the future. While it provided a stable income for the British, it led to the extreme exploitation of the peasantry by the zamindars.