The correct answer is option 1, Sir Thomas Munro. He was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827. During his tenure, Munro played a crucial role in the development and administration of the Madras Presidency. He implemented various reforms in agriculture, land revenue, and judicial systems that improved the overall governance of the region. Munro`s efforts in establishing a stable administration and promoting economic development laid the foundation for the Madras Presidency as it existed until Indian Independence in 1947. While options 2, 3, and 4 mentioned Lord Hastings, Lord Cornwallis, and Lord Wellesley respectively, these individuals did make important contributions to British rule in India, but they were not directly responsible for the creation of the Madras Presidency.