Question

The British East India Company introduced a land revenue system in which the revenue demand was fixed permanently. When did Permanent Settlement come into operation?

• A. 1793
• B. 1799
• C. 1800
• D. 1857

Hint:

Permanent Settlement → Cornwallis → 1793

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Permanent Settlement was one of the major land revenue systems introduced by the British.

Step 1: Identify founder.
Lord Cornwallis introduced Permanent Settlement.

Step 2: Features of Permanent Settlement.

• Revenue fixed permanently
• Zamindars became hereditary owners
• Applied in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa

Step 3: Determine the year.
Permanent Settlement became operational in: \[ 1793 \] Hence: \[ \boxed{1793} \]