Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 88

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule?

  1. Lord Cornwallis
  2. Alexander Read
  3. Thomas Munro.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 and 3 only

1. Lord Cornwallis — He is associated with the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, not the Ryotwari system. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. Alexander Read — He was one of the early British officials who introduced the Ryotwari Settlement in parts of Madras Presidency. Verdict: Correct.

3. Thomas Munro — He developed and expanded the Ryotwari system in Madras and is closely associated with it. Verdict: Correct.

So, 2 and 3 only are correct.

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