Question : Who was the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?
Option 1: Charles Cornwallis
Option 2: Lord William Bentinck
Option 3: Lord Mountbatten
Option 4: Lord Ripon
New: SSC CHSL tier 1 answer key 2024 out | SSC CHSL 2024 Notification PDF
Recommended: How to crack SSC CHSL | SSC CHSL exam guide
Don't Miss: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming government exams
New: Unlock 10% OFF on PTE Academic. Use Code: 'C360SPL10'
Correct Answer: Charles Cornwallis
Solution : The correct option is Charles Cornwallis.
The Permanent Settlement in Bengal was introduced in 1793 during the governorship of Lord Cornwallis. Lord Cornwallis was the Governor General of Bengal from 1786 to 1793. The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Cornwallis Code, aimed to establish a fixed land revenue system in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha in British India.
Candidates can download this e-book to give a boost to thier preparation.
Result | Eligibility | Application | Admit Card | Answer Key | Preparation Tips | Cutoff
Question : Who introduced a permanent settlement policy in 1793 to fix the revenue between East India Company and landlords?
Question : Who among the following was the Governor-General of India when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in Bengal for revenue collection by the East India Company?
Question : Who was popularly known as the 'father of civil services in India'?
Question : __________ was the first governor-general of Bengal.
Question : In 1809, Lord ___________ signed the Amritsar Treaty with Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile