UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 2026 · Q1(c) · 10 marks
“Permanent settlement policy resulted in an unfair distribution of assessment, particularly when there was no survey.” Critically Examine
- Chapter
- Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule
- Topic
- The Permanent Settlement
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