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Question

In whose reign permanent settlement was started?

  1. Warren Hastings
  2. Lord Cornwallis
  3. Sir John Shore
  4. Lord Wellesley

Answer:

Option B: Lord Cornwallis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Cornwallis”.

The Permanent Settlement of Bengal, also known as the Zamindari System, was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 during his tenure as Governor-General of India.