Question

Who introduced Permanent Settlement system in 1793?

• A. Robert Clive
• B. Cornwallis
• C. Lytton
• D. Ribbon

Hint:

Associate key British Governor-Generals with their major reforms. For example: Cornwallis (Permanent Settlement), William Bentinck (Abolition of Sati), and Dalhousie (Doctrine of Lapse, Railways).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question
This is a factual history question asking who introduced the Permanent Settlement land revenue system in 1793.

Step 2: Recalling Historical Facts


The Permanent Settlement was an agreement between the East India Company and Bengali landlords to fix land revenue to be raised from land.

This system was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis, who was the Governor-General of India at the time. It was implemented in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.


Step 3: Evaluating the Options


(A) Robert Clive: He was a key figure in establishing British rule in the mid-18th century, but he was not involved with the Permanent Settlement of 1793.

(B) Cornwallis: Lord Cornwallis is credited with introducing the Permanent Settlement in 1793.

(C) Lytton: Lord Lytton was Viceroy in the late 19th century (1876-1880).

(D) Ribbon: This is likely a typo for Lord Ripon, who was Viceroy in the late 19th century (1880-1884).


Step 4: Final Answer
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in 1793. Therefore, option (B) is the correct answer.