Who among the following was the propounder of Ryotwari system?

Correct option is B

(b) Thomas Munro

Sol. The Ryotwari system was introduced by Thomas Munro in Madras Presidency during British rule. Under this system, revenue was collected directly from the farmers (ryots) based on the land they cultivated. The British government acted as the landowner, eliminating intermediaries like zamindars.

Information Booster:

• Implemented in: Madras, Bombay, and parts of Assam.
• Direct tax collection between government and farmers.
• Fixed revenue assessment based on soil fertility and crop yield.
• Led to exploitation due to high taxes.
• Other systems:Zamindari system (introduced by Cornwallis) and Mahalwari system (by Holt Mackenzie).

Additional Information:

• (a) Lord Cornwallis → Introduced the Zamindari system.
• (c) Sir John Shore → Modified Permanent Settlement but did not introduce Ryotwari.
• (d) Warren Hastings → Introduced judicial reforms but not Ryotwari.