Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Reed 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2017

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

Lord Cornwallis
Alexander Reed
Thomas Munro

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Explanation

The Ryotwari system was a land revenue system in British India, introduced by Sir Thomas Munro in 1820 based on system administered by Captain Alexander Reid in the Baramahal district.

It allowed the government to deal directly with the peasant (ryot) for revenue collection and gave the peasant freedom to give up or acquire new land for cultivation.

The peasant was assessed for only the lands he was cultivating.