Question

Many _____ were benefited by the permanent land revenue settlement introduced by Lord Cornwallis.

• A. Peasants
• B. Farmers
• C. Zamindars
• D. British officers

Answer 1

The correct option is C Zamindars

Permanent Settlement

• This was introduced during the tenure of Corwallis in a bid to appropriate more revenue from agriculture.
• Under this settlement rajas and taluqdars were recognized as zamindars tasked with collecting revenues from peasants and paying to the company.
• This amount to be paid was fixed permanently, hence the name “permanent settlement”.
• This was to ensure a regular flow of revenue for the company.