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Q: Who introduced Ryotwari System in India ?
  • A. Lord lrwin
  • B. Holt Mackenzie
  • C. Lord Cornwallis and Alexander Reed
  • D. Alexander Reed and Thomas Munro
Correct Answer: Option D - Alexander Reed and Thomas Munro Started the Raiyatwar/Ryotwari system in India. After the Permanent Settlement Act the British adopted a new system of land Revenue known as the Ryotwari System. Under this system the peasant were made the permanent owners of the land. Under this 1/4th of total production was collected as land revenue.
D. Alexander Reed and Thomas Munro Started the Raiyatwar/Ryotwari system in India. After the Permanent Settlement Act the British adopted a new system of land Revenue known as the Ryotwari System. Under this system the peasant were made the permanent owners of the land. Under this 1/4th of total production was collected as land revenue.

Explanations:

Alexander Reed and Thomas Munro Started the Raiyatwar/Ryotwari system in India. After the Permanent Settlement Act the British adopted a new system of land Revenue known as the Ryotwari System. Under this system the peasant were made the permanent owners of the land. Under this 1/4th of total production was collected as land revenue.