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 :
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
Correct Answer
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Ryotwari Settlement was first trial-tested by Captain Alexander Read in the Baramahal region in 1792 and later developed and extended across the Madras Presidency by Thomas Munro. Lord Cornwallis is an incorrect choice because he was the architect of the Permanent Settlement (Zamindari system) in Bengal, which relied on intermediaries rather than direct settlements with peasants. The core concept being tested is the evolution of British land revenue administration and the specific officials associated with different regional systems.
British Economic PoliciesLand Revenue SystemsRyotwari SettlementBritish ruleLord CornwallisAlexander ReadThomas MunroLand revenue