Question

The Ryotwari System was introduced by _______ in 1820.
1. Sir Arthur Lawley
2. Sir Arthur Elibank Havelock
3. Sir Thomas Munro
4. Sir Archibald Edward Nye

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sir Thomas Munro

In 1820, Sir Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari System.

• He was the Governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827.
• This has been achieved in the regions of Madras and Bombay, as well as in the provinces of Assam and Coorg.
• The peasants or farmers were regarded as the owners of the land in this system.
• The Ryotwari System's revenue rates were 50% where the land was dry and 60% in irrigated land.
• Sir Arthur Lawley was the Governor of Madras from 1906 to 1911.
• Sir Arthur Elibank Havelock was the Governor of Madras from 1896 to 1900.
• Sir Archibald Edward Nye was the last Governor of Madras.