Question

Q1. Which of the following features was not a component of the Permanent Settlement system? *

Zamindars collected rent from the peasants and paid to the company.

Revenue varied according to the condition of land.

Lands could be auctioned.

The concept of private property was introduced​

Answer 1

Answer:

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement of 1793 in Bengal. Zamindars were recognised as the owners of the land and revenues were collected by them. They were to pay a fixed amount which was permanent and would not change in future to the government. The zamindar would stay the owner as long as he paid the fixed revenue at the said date. This system was introduced in Bengal, Orissa and Bihar.