Q37.
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?
Answer
C
Explanation
All three statements about Ryotwari Settlement are correct. In Ryotwari Settlement (introduced by Thomas Munro in Madras): (1) Rent/land revenue was paid directly by the peasants (ryots) to the government — no intermediary zamindars. (2) The government gave pattas (land ownership documents) directly to the ryots. (3) Lands were surveyed and assessed based on soil quality before being taxed. This was in contrast to Permanent Settlement where zamindars were intermediaries.