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Question
Identify the primary purpose of Britishers to implement Permanent Settlement in Bengal. Choose the best suitable option from the following:
Options
To empower peasants of the region.
To abolish land ownership in the region.
To increase agricultural productivity of Jotedars.
To provide financial stability to British govt.
MCQ
Solution
To provide financial stability to British govt.
Explanation:
The Permanent Settlement of 1793, introduced by Lord Cornwallis, aimed to ensure a fixed and predictable revenue for the British government from land taxes. This system required zamindars to pay a fixed amount to the British administration, regardless of the agricultural yield.
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