UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

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

Correct Answer

2 and 3 only

Explanation

The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced by Alexander Read and Thomas Munro in Madras Presidency. Lord Cornwallis is associated with the Permanent (Zamindari) Settlement, not Ryotwari.

Topics: british land revenue systems, history, modern india, ryotwari settlement