The Permanent Settlement introduced by Cornwallis was NOT prevalent in which of the following regions of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 3 i.e. Punjab.
The Permanent Settlement introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 was implemented primarily in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha (then part of Bengal Presidency). However, it was not prevalent in Punjab. The settlement fixed land revenue permanently and recognized zamindars as landlords responsible for collecting taxes. Punjab, annexed by the British later in 1849, followed different land revenue systems and was not included in the Permanent Settlement. Instead, the British used different revenue policies there to suit local conditions.