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Q: Who introduced the Zamindari Settlement as a measure of land revenue administration?
  • A. Lord Cornwallis
  • B. Lord Lytton
  • C. Lord Curzon
  • D. Lord Wellesley
Correct Answer: Option A - Lord Cornwallis is introduced the Zamindari Settlement in 1793 as a measure of land revenue administration in British India. It was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. The Zamidari System also known as Permanent Settlement System was a system of land revenue collection where Zamindars were recognized as the owner of the lands. Zamindars were given the rights to collect the rent from the peasants. The realized amount would be divided into 11 parts. 1/11 of the share belongs to Zamindars and 10/11 of the share belongs to east India Company.
A. Lord Cornwallis is introduced the Zamindari Settlement in 1793 as a measure of land revenue administration in British India. It was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. The Zamidari System also known as Permanent Settlement System was a system of land revenue collection where Zamindars were recognized as the owner of the lands. Zamindars were given the rights to collect the rent from the peasants. The realized amount would be divided into 11 parts. 1/11 of the share belongs to Zamindars and 10/11 of the share belongs to east India Company.

Explanations:

Lord Cornwallis is introduced the Zamindari Settlement in 1793 as a measure of land revenue administration in British India. It was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. The Zamidari System also known as Permanent Settlement System was a system of land revenue collection where Zamindars were recognized as the owner of the lands. Zamindars were given the rights to collect the rent from the peasants. The realized amount would be divided into 11 parts. 1/11 of the share belongs to Zamindars and 10/11 of the share belongs to east India Company.