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HPSC HCS 2021 · Question 37 of 177

In the context of Land Revenue Settlement of Colonial India. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Modern History

  1. AIn 1790, Lord Wellesley introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal Province.Correct
  2. BUnder this, the Zamindars were recognised as the owners of the entire land in their Zamindaris.
  3. CIt made right of land ownership hereditary.
  4. DZamindars were given the right to sell the land.

Answer: A. In 1790, Lord Wellesley introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal Province.

Explanation

The Permanent Settlement was introduced by Cornwallis in Bengal in 1793, not by Wellesley in 1790.

Source: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims Paper-I (General Studies) held 12-Sep-2021 (exampyq/doorsteptutor compilation); answers per official HPSC answer key

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