Thomas Munro became Governor of which Presidency in May 1820?
ABombay
BBengal
CMadras
DCalcutta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Madras
1. The ryotwari system is linked with Munro, appointed Governor of Madras in May 1820.
2. It was later extended to the Bombay Presidency.
3. Bengal had the Permanent Settlement instead.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ryotwari system, History_
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