All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

The policy of Permanent Settlement was introduced in India in ________.

The correct answer is
1793

Permanent Settlement Introduction Year

The policy of Permanent Settlement was introduced in India in the year 1793.

This significant land revenue system was established by the East India Company. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis.

Key Details:

  • Policy: Permanent Settlement
  • Year Introduced: 1793
  • Introduced By: Lord Cornwallis
  • Significance: Formalized land revenue collection, recognizing landlords (Zamindars) as hereditary owners.

The year 1793 marks the official implementation of this policy, primarily in the Bengal Presidency and later extended to other regions.

Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from British Policies

  1. Which event marked the final collapse of the British policy of annexation?
  2. The British used education as a tool to ______.
  3. One important outcome of British social reforms was ______.
  4. Which of the following acts provided a regular code of all regulations that could be enacted for the internal Government of British India?
  5. Commercial crops were prioritised over food crops during colonial rule. Which of the following is an example of a commercial crop promoted by the British?
Need Expert Advice?

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App