Consider the following statements about Permanent Settlement System.
1. Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1793.
2. It was introduced on the recommendations of Sir John Shore.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 on the recommendation of Sir John Shore.
Under the settlement, the zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. The company�s share in the revenue was fixed permanently with the zamindars.
Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 on the recommendation of Sir John Shore.
Under the settlement, the zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. The company�s share in the revenue was fixed permanently with the zamindars.