In 1793, where did Charles Cornwallis introduce the Permanent Settlement?
Bengal
Bengal is correct.
In 1793 Governor-General Charles Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, which then also covered Bihar and Odisha.
Under it the zamindars were recognised as owners of the land and the land revenue they had to pay to the East India Company was fixed permanently. The Company gained a stable income, while cultivators were left at the mercy of the zamindars.
Punjab, Rajasthan and Karnataka were not under this system; the Ryotwari system was used later in much of the south.
Important Questions from India under East India Company’s Rule
Which of the Governor Generals adopted the policy of Subsidiary Alliance with Indian States ?
Consider the following statements :
1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The name of Holt Mackenzie is associated with which land settlement policy?
Ilbert Bill was introduced in the Central Assembly during the time of ______
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the year
