Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?

1. Lord Cornwallis
2. Alexander Read
3. Thomas Munro

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Ryotwari system was conceived by Captain Alexander Read and Thomas Munro in the late 18th century.

Thomas Munro later implemented the system when he served as the Governor of Madras (1820-1827).

Lord Cornwallis is associated with the Cornwallis Code of 1793, which predates the introduction of the Ryotwari system.

The fundamental principle of the Ryotwari system involved the direct collection of land revenue from individual cultivators by government officials.

Therefore, Alexander Read and Thomas Munro were associated with the Ryotwari Settlement.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Hence, option c is the correct answer.

Sources:

• Britannica - Ryotwari System