Who was the Governor-General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?

Correct option is D

Charles cornwallis was the Governor-General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793.


The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Zamindari System, was a land revenue system introduced by Cornwallis. Under this system, zamindars (landlords) were recognized as the owners of land and were required to pay a fixed annual revenue to the British East India Company.
land revenue system in British India

Permanent Settlement (1793): Introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal, this system fixed the land revenue permanently, requiring landlords (Zamindars) to pay a fixed amount to the British government. In return, they were given ownership rights over the land, but the system often led to the exploitation of peasants.
Ryotwari System (early 19th century): Introduced by Thomas Munro in Madras and later extended to other regions, this system involved the direct assessment of land revenue from the peasants (Ryots). The government assessed the land and collected revenue directly from the cultivators, bypassing the zamindars.
Mahalwari System (1820s): This system, introduced by Sir John Shore and later revised by Lord William Bentinck, focused on collective land assessment for entire villages or groups of villages (Mahals). The village headmen were made responsible for the revenue collection.