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Permanent Revenue System of Lord Cornwallis proved oppressive to the tenants because they were

Forced to produce more

Exploited by the zamindars

Asked to pay yearly revenue in advance

Asked to pay under military pressure

Explanation:

2nd option is correct.
Permanent Revenue System of Lord Cornwallis proved oppressive to the tenants because they were exploited by the zamindars.
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The Permanent Settlement (also Premanent Settlement of Bengal) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. It was an agreement between the British East India Company and the Landlords of Bengal to settle the Land Revenue to be raised. Lord Cornwallis came to India as the Governor General.

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