Which British official was responsible for the introduction of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question
Which British official was responsible for the introduction of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Lord Hastings
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793, which fixed the revenue payable by zamindars to the East India Company.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Modern History of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Jinnah's Fourteen Points' were proposed in:
A. 1930
B. 1929
C. 1932
D. 1931
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah proposed his Fourteen Points in 1929 as a set of demands for the protection of Muslim rights in India. They were a response to the Nehru Report.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #2
The Chauri Chaura incident led to the withdrawal of which movement?
A. Non-Cooperation Movement
B. Quit India Movement
C. Civil Disobedience Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 due to violence at Chauri Chaura.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #3
Who was the last Mughal emperor?
A. Ahmad Shah
B. Bahadur Shah Zafar
C. Shah Alam II
D. Akbar II
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bahadur Shah Zafar (1837-1857) was the last Mughal emperor, exiled to Rangoon after the 1857 revolt.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Explore All Modern History of India MCQs
Today's Top Topics
Modern History of India 2144 Medieval History of India 1230
Explore Subjects
Accountancy and Statistics 3179 Economy GK 2220 English 15164 Computer 5279 Current Affairs 575
Practice Mix
Which of the following is an indirect tax in India?
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is the:
A person faces north. He turns 45° left, then 90° right, then 45° left. Which direction is he facing?
Under the Income Tax Act, the 'TDS' on the sale of an immovable property (other than agricultural land) by a resident is governed by which section, and what is the rate?
In 'Piecemeal Distribution' during dissolution, the first priority for payment of outside liabilities is: