Who among the following was the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Lord Charles Cornwallis
The Permanent Settlement of 1793 fixed the land revenue to be paid by the zamindars of Bengal for all time, making them owners of the land. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis, Governor-General from 1786 to 1793, who also reorganised the civil services and the courts of the Company.