Q: In 1797, under a clause of which one of the following settlements, Raja of Burdwan’s estate was auctioned when he failed to pay the revenue to the East India Company?
(a)Talukdari
(b)Ryotwari
(c)Permanent
(d)Mahalwari
Correct Answer: (c)
The correct answer is (c) 'Permanent'. This question from the Modern History domain tests knowledge of British Administration & Expansion.