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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies
Question
In the context of Land Revenue Settlement of Colonial India, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Options
- A In 1790, Lord Wellesley introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal Province.
- B Under this, the Zamindars were recognised as the owners of the entire land in their Zamindaris.
- C It made right of land ownership hereditary.
- D Zamindars were given the right to sell the land.
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Correct Answer
A In 1790, Lord Wellesley introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal Province.
Model Answer
- Cornwallis was the Governor-General of India when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793. Hence, option A is not correct.
- By the terms of the settlement, the rajas and taluqdars were recognised as zamindars.
- They were asked to collect rent from the peasants and pay revenue to the Company.
- The Zamindars were recognised as the owners of the entire land in their Zamindaris hence they have the right to sell.
- It made the right of land ownership hereditary.
- The amount to be paid was fixed permanently, that is, it was not to be increased ever in future.
- It was felt that this would ensure a regular flow of revenue into the Company’s coffers.
- At the same time encourage the zamindars to invest in improving the land.