Who among the following introduced the Permanent Land Revenue Settlement of Bengal, which was later extended to the provinces of Bihar and Orissa?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Lord Cornwallis.
The Permanent Land Revenue Settlement of Bengal was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 during his tenure as the Governor-General of India. This system was later extended to the provinces of Bihar and Orissa. Under this settlement, land revenue was fixed permanently with the landlords, known as zamindars, who were made responsible for collecting taxes from the peasants. It aimed to ensure stable revenue for the British but led to the exploitation of farmers and neglect of agricultural development.