Multiple choice

The Permanent Settlement was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793 in

  1. Madras and Bombay

  2. Bihar and Madras

  3. Bengal and Bihar

  4. Bengal and Bombay
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Explanation

The Permanent Settlement (also known as the Zamindari System) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, initially in Bengal and Bihar, and later extended to other regions. It fixed land revenue demand and created a class of zamindars (landlords). Madras and Bombay had different revenue systems (Ryotwari and Mahalwari respectively).

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