GATE 2003
December 28, 2023Question 8910 – ISRO CS 2020
December 28, 2023JT(IT) 2018 PART-A General Aptitude
| Question 1 |
Who among the following devised the ryotwari system during the british rule in india?
| Lord Dalhousie
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| Warren Hastings | |
| Lord Minto
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| Capt. Alexander read
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Question 1 Explanation:
The Ryotwari system was a land tenure system in British India, introduced by Sir Thomas Munro in 1820 based on system administered by Captain Alexander Read 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.
Correct Answer: D
Question 1 Explanation:
The Ryotwari system was a land tenure system in British India, introduced by Sir Thomas Munro in 1820 based on system administered by Captain Alexander Read 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.