Which specific administrative policy was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 that permanently fixed the land revenue demand of the state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question
Which specific administrative policy was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 that permanently fixed the land revenue demand of the state?
A. Ryotwari Settlement
B. Mahalwari Settlement
C. Permanent Settlement (Zamindari System)
D. Talukdari System
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Permanent Settlement of 1793, also known as the Zamindari system, fixed land revenue in perpetuity in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
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 Cornwallis Code is related to:
A. Educational reforms
B. Military reforms
C. Judicial reforms
D. Revenue reforms
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It separated revenue and judicial functions.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #2
The 'Indo-Afghan Treaty' of Friendship was signed in 1950 but pre-1950, the 'Treaty of Rawalpindi' of 1919 recognized:
A. Afghan independence
B. Sikh empire
C. Durand Line
D. British supremacy
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Treaty of Rawalpindi (1919) ended the Third Anglo-Afghan War and recognized Afghan independence.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #3
The 'Non-Cooperation Movement' was launched in:
A. 1919
B. 1920
C. 1922
D. 1921
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Gandhi in August 1920, after the Khilafat and Rowlatt issues.
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: