Which of the following are characteristics of the Ryotwari system

• Modern History

Which of the following is / are characteristic(s) of the Ryotwari system?

1. It was the brainchild of Thomas Munro
2. It was meant to reduce intermediaries
3. Cultivating peasants were gradually impoverished by the system
4. It was introduced in parts of Madras and Bengal Presidency

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1 only
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. 2 and 4 only
4. 2, 3 and 4

Answer

The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced in the beginning of the 19th century in many parts of Bombay and Madras Presidencies. In this system, the land revenue was imposed directly on the ryots, the individual cultivators, who actually worked on the land. The peasant was recognized as the owner of the land as long as he was able to pay the revenue but the exploitation continued with the high revenue demands.

Statement 4 is wrong as Ryotwari System was not introduced in Bengal Presidency.

The correct option is B.