Who introduced the Zamindari Settlement as a measure of land revenue administration?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Lord Cornwallis.
 The Zamindari Settlement, also known as the Permanent Settlement of Bengal, was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793.
 This land revenue system was implemented in the Bengal Presidency, which included parts of modern-day West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
 Under this system, the zamindars (landowners) were recognized as the owners of the land, and they were responsible for collecting and paying a fixed amount of land revenue to the British government.
 The Permanent Settlement aimed to create a stable revenue system and encourage zamindars to improve agricultural productivity, but it often led to exploitation of peasants and did not achieve the intended economic benefits.
Information Booster:
 Lord Lytton: Served as Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880, known for the controversial Vernacular Press Act and the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
 Lord Curzon: Served as Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, known for the Partition of Bengal in 1905 and reforms in administration, education, and agriculture.
 Lord Wellesley: Served as Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805, known for expanding British influence through the policy of Subsidiary Alliances and defeating Tipu Sultan in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.