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    Question

    During which Governor-General's tenure was the

    "Permanent Settlement" system introduced in India?
    A Warren Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Wellesley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Cornwallis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sir John Shore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793 under Lord Cornwallis, who served as Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793. This revenue system recognized local zamindars (landlords) as property owners responsible for collecting revenue from peasants and remitting fixed amounts to the British East India Company. The settlement permanently fixed the revenue demand, making it a significant land reform in colonial India.

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