Who introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793?

A. Warren Hastings

B. Lord Cornwallis

C. Lord Wellesley

D. Robert Clive

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement to fix land revenue in Bengal.

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