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| Q. |
Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General: |
| A. | Lord Cornwallis |
| B. | Lord Minto |
| C. | Lord Wellesley |
| D. | Lord Warren Hastings |
| Answer» A. Lord Cornwallis | |
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Explanation: Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility. |
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