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History GK · Q124

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 124

Q124

Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in madras?

A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
Answer
D.
Lord Cannemara

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sir Thomas Munro introduced Ryotwari system in Madras in 1820. Under Ryotwari System the ryots (peasnts) were given thc direct ownership and British government collected taxes directly from peasant. This system was introduced in Madras, Bombay, part of Assam.