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The English introduced the Ryotwari System for the first time in

ABengal Presidency

BAgra

CBombay Presidency

DMadras Presidency

Answer:

D. Madras Presidency

Read Explanation:

  • Ryotwari System was a method of revenue collection in British India. It was prevalent in most of Southern India is the standard system of Madras Presidency. The system was devised by Alexander Read and Thomas Munro. It was introduced by Thomas Munro (1820-1827) when he was the Governor of Madras.

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