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Which Governor-General's administration concluded the Permanent Settlement of 1793?
ALord Cornwallis
BWarren Hastings
CLord Wellesley
DJohn Shore
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lord Cornwallis
Charles, Earl Cornwallis headed the Company administration that concluded the settlement with Bengal's zamindars.
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