Who was the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Lord Cornwallis
The Permanent Settlement of 1793 fixed the land revenue to be paid by the zamindars of Bengal for all time. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis, Governor-General from 1786 to 1793, and the zamindars were recognised as owners of the land as long as they paid the fixed revenue on time.