Under the Permanent Settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis, what proportion of the collected land revenue were the Zamindars allowed to retain for their services? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the Permanent Settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis, what proportion of the collected land revenue were the Zamindars allowed to retain for their services?
A. 1/8th
B. 1/5th
C. 1/10th
D. 1/11th
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Under the Permanent Settlement of 1793, the Zamindars had to remit 10/11ths of the collected land revenue to the East India Company, retaining 1/11th as their own share.

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