Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

In whose reign permanent settlement was started?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Lord Cornwallis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Cornwallis”.
The Permanent Settlement of Bengal, also known as the Zamindari System, was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 during his tenure as Governor-General of India.

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