Question

Which one of the following is correctly matched?

• A. Lord Cornwallis - Permanent Settlement
• B. Lord Wellesley - Masterly Inactivity
• C. Lord Dalhousie - Subsidiary Alliance
• D. Lord Canning - Foundation of Indian National Congress

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Lord Cornwallis - Permanent Settlement

Lord Cornwallis implemented Permanent Settlement System in 1793 while masterly inactivity is related to John Lawrence, Subsidiary Alliance to Lord Wellesley, and Doctrine of Lapse is related to Lord Dalhousie. A.O Hume founded Indian Nation Congress on December 28, 1885 during the tenure of Lord Dufferin (1884-88).