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Q · British RuleMedium · 45s
Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?
TopicBritish Rule
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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In 1793, Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal, fixing land revenue permanently and making zamindars the owners of the land.
Final Answer: Option B - Lord Cornwallis