The Permanent Settlement was introduced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Permanent Settlement was introduced by:

A. Lord Wellesley

B. Warren Hastings

C. Lord Dalhousie

D. Lord Cornwallis

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793, fixing land revenue permanently.

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