Ryotwari Settlement Introduction
Question
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1.
Lord Cornwallis
- 2.
Alexander Read
- 3.
Thomas Munro
Options
1 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Lord Cornwallis (1) introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal (1793), not the Ryotwari Settlement. Alexander Read (2) introduced the Ryotwari System in the Baramahal district (1792) as an experiment, recognizing peasants (ryots) as the principal landlords. Thomas Munro (3) extended and systematized the Ryotwari Settlement in the Madras Presidency during his tenure, making it the primary land revenue system. Munro's contributions were instrumental in establishing Ryotwari as a major revenue system in southern India. Statements 2 and 3 are correct. > Ryotwari Settlement: Alexander Read introduced it (1792); Thomas Munro systematized it in Madras. Cornwallis introduced Permanent Settlement, not Ryotwari. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2017
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q13
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern India - British Administration
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Modern India Ch. 3
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