Question

Which of the following statements regarding Permanent Settlement is/are correct?

$1$.	The Permanent Settlement was introduced in parts of the Madras and Bombay Presidencies.
$2$.	The Permanent Settlement created a new class of landlords with heredity rights on land.
$3$.	The landlords created by the Permanent Settlement could never be removed under any circumstance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. $1$ only
• B. $2$ only
• C. $2$ and $3$ only
• D. $1,2$ and $3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2$ only

Permanent settlement of Bengal was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis. It was introduced in Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas. The Zamindars (landlords) needed to pay a fixed amount of land revenue on a fixed date every year. This amount could not be increased later, however, if the Zamindar failed to pay the amount on fixed date, the Company could sell their land via public auction.