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With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements. Which of the statements (s) given above is /are correct?

  1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
  2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
  3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.

    Ai only

    BAll of these

    Cii only

    Di, ii

    Answer:

    B. All of these

    Read Explanation:

    • Thomas Munro introduced Ryotwari system in 1820.

    • The major area included Madras, Bombay, and some parts of Assam.

    • In the Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British government collected taxes directly from the peasants.

    • The revenue rates of Ryotwari System were 50% where the lands were dry and 60% in the irrigated land.


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