alleryMunro reduced the rate of taxation from one half to what share of gross produce?
AOne quarter
BOne third
CTwo thirds
DOne tenth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One third
1. Munro gradually reduced the rate from one half of gross produce.
2. The new rate was one third, which the source still calls excessive.
3. Two thirds is closer to the Mahalwari rental demand of 66 percent.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ryotwari system, History_
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