UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank East India Company and Regional Powers

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    Which one of the following statements is not a feature of the Permanent Land Settlement?

    A)  It was implemented in Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.   

    B)  There were three parties in it, viz. the Government, Zamindar and the Ryots.

    C)  Land revenue was permanently fixed by it.

    D)  The total amount of the land revenue to be collected was rupees four crores.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The amount of land revenue to be collected under Permanent Settlement was not fixed. The zamindars were required to pay a fixed amount every year which could not be increased later. The lands of the zamindars who failed to pay the amount to the Company on the fixed date were auctioned.


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