Indian History and World History (Part-32)

IMPACT OF BRITISH RULE ON THE INDIAN ECONOMY

Total Questions: 6

1. Zamindari System was introduced by in 1793. [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Cornwallis
Solution:

The Zamindari system (permanent settlement) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. This system was applicable in the area of Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and up to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Under this system, about 19 percent of the area of the whole of British India was covered and a new class of zamindars emerged as landowners.

2. Ryotwari system was started by which of the following? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 14.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Thomas Munro
Solution:

Thomas Munro, who was the governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827, introduced the Ryotwari system. After the initial use of the Ryotwari system in selected areas of Madras, Munro introduced it in the whole of Madras (South India) in 1820.

Ryotwari system was a direct relationship between the company and the ryots (farmers). There was no role of any Zamindar or intermediary in the assessment of revenue and collection of rent.

3. In which province of British India was the Ryotwari revenue collection system implemented? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Southern India
Solution:

Thomas Munro, who was the governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827, introduced the Ryotwari system. After the initial use of the Ryotwari system in selected areas of Madras, Munro introduced it in the whole of Madras (South India) in 1820.

Ryotwari system was a direct relationship between the company and the ryots (farmers). There was no role of any Zamindar or intermediary in the assessment of revenue and collection of rent.

4. Who developed the Ryotwari system? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 17.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Thomas Munro
Solution:

Thomas Munro, who was the governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827, introduced the Ryotwari system. After the initial use of the Ryotwari system in selected areas of Madras, Munro introduced it in the whole of Madras (South India) in 1820.

Ryotwari system was a direct relationship between the company and the ryots (farmers). There was no role of any Zamindar or intermediary in the assessment of revenue and collection of rent.

5. What was the meaning of 'Ryot' in British records in the 18th century? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Peasants
Solution:

"Ryot' is a nomenclature used customarily and legally for peasants during the Mughal and British periods.

6. Who designed the Mahalwari system? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 10.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Holt Mackenzie
Solution:

Holt-Mackenzie was the father of the Mahalwari land revenue system. Under this system, the provinces of Uttar Pradesh, Central Provinces, and Punjab were covered, which accounted for about 30 percent of the total Indian territory British.