- Introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. - Made Zamindars the hereditary owners of the land. - Revenue demand was fixed permanently for the Zamindars. - Cultivators were reduced to the status of tenants, often without security of tenure. - Aimed to ensure a stable revenue income for the Company and create a loyal class of landlords.
Which one among the following was *not* correct about Permanent Settlement in India ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Impact of Land Revenue Systems (Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari))
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Answer: C. Zamindars were only revenue collectors but not the owners of the land
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