GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Permanent settlement was a feature of the Zamindari system. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in the year 1793. It covered India with one-fifth of the British territory, including states such as Orissa, Bengal, Varanasi, parts of Karnataka, and Bihar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Cornwallis introduced the Zamindari System under his Permanent Settlement Act. The three major components of the Zamindari System were – British, Zamindar (Landlord) and peasants. Known as one of the major land revenue systems, Zamindari System is important for the Modern History preparation of the IAS Exam.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since the permanent settlement made Zamindars owners of land, peasants were left at their mercy. The Peasants had no right over land and could be kicked out any time. Zamindars got arbitrary powers to eject the cultivator and forfeit the agriculture stock for non-payment.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Permanent Settlement was introduced first in Bengal and Bihar and later in Varanasi and also the south district of Madras. The system eventually spread all over northern India by a series of regulations dated 1 May 1793. These regulations remained in place until the Charter Act of 1833.