Question

Under whose period the Ryotwari system of revenue collection was introduced?

• A. Lord Cornwallis
• B. Lord Macaulay
• C. Thomas Munro
  
• D. Lord Wellesley

Answer 1

The correct option is C Thomas Munro

• Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820.
• Major areas of introduction include Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorgh provinces of British India.
• In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
• The revenue rates of Ryotwari System were 50% where the lands were dry and 60% in irrigated land.