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 Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793 was Lord Charles Cornwallis.
The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Zamindari System, was one of the most significant land revenue reforms in British India. It was initially implemented in Bengal and Bihar and later extended to Odisha and parts of northern Madras and Varanasi.