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Question

The English introduced Rayatwadi settlement in:

  1. Bengal Presidency
  2. Madrash Presidency
  3. Bombay Presidency
  4. Madras and Bombay Presidencies

Answer:

Option D: Madras and Bombay Presidencies

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Madras and Bombay Presidencies”.

This Ryotwari system of land revenue was instituted in the late 18th century by Sir Thomas Munro, Governor of Madras in 1820. This was practised in the Madras and Bombay areas, as well as Assam and Coorg provinces.