With reference to the permanent settlement Act (1793), consider the following statements: I) The land revenue to be paid to the company was fixed permanently II) Zamindars were recognised as the owners of land, subject to payment of revenue III) The settlement ensured security of tenure and protection from eviction to peasants IV) The system was introduced during the Governor-Generalship of lord cornwallis. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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