Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
Q40 (NDA-II/2013) History & Culture › Modern India (Pre-1857) › Land revenue settlements Answer Verified

Which of the following statements about Ryotwari system is/are correct ? 1. The govememnt collected the revenue directly from the individual cultivators 2. The cultivators were not recognized in law as the owners of the land Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A
Explanation

The Ryotwari system, introduced by Thomas Munro and Alexander Reed, established a direct relationship between the British government and individual cultivators (ryots) [3]. Under this settlement, the government collected land revenue directly from the peasants without the involvement of intermediaries like Zamindars [5]. Regarding ownership, the system fundamentally recognized the ryot as the proprietor or owner of the land [4]. Each peasant was issued a 'patta' (document) confirming their ownership rights [1]. While some interpretations suggest they were treated as tenants of the state due to high revenue demands and the government's right to revise rates, the legal framework of the Ryotwari system specifically aimed to recognize the registered holder as the proprietor. Therefore, statement 1 is correct as revenue was collected directly, but statement 2 is incorrect because the law did recognize cultivators as owners.

Sources

  1. [3] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 10: Land Reforms in India > II. Ryotwari System > p. 337
  2. [2] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 9: Envisioning a New Socio-Economic Order > a) Zamindari Abolition > p. 117
  3. [5] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 10: Land Reforms in India > MEANING OF TERMS FREQUENTLY USED IN THIS CHAPTER > p. 336
  4. [4] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 17: Effects of British Rule > 17.2 Land Tenures: Permanent Settlement and Ryotwari Settlement > p. 266
  5. [1] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 5: Land Reforms > Features: > p. 191
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
100%
got it right
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2024 · Q57 Relevance score: 4.45

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

CDS-II · 2010 · Q84 Relevance score: 4.31

Which of the following statements about Ryotwari settlement is/are correct? 1. It recognized the cultivators as the owner of land. 2. It was a temporary settlement. 3. It was introduced later than the permanent settlement. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

CAPF · 2017 · Q92 Relevance score: 3.27

Which one of the following statements about land tenure system is NOT correct ?

IAS · 2012 · Q62 Relevance score: 3.19

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

NDA-II · 2014 · Q99 Relevance score: 1.80

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the working of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal? 1. The traditional Zamindars lost their lands. 2. The reason for the Zamindars’ inability to pay up land revenues was that the Ryots defaulted on payment of revenue. 3. A new group of farmers—the Jotedars—became influential. 4. The Collector replaced the Zamindars as the alternative focus of authority. Select the correct answer using the code given below.