In which year was the Mahalwari system of land revenue introduced by the British in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 4 (1822)
Explanation:
The Mahalwari system of land revenue was introduced by the British in India in 1822 by Holt Mackenzie. Under this system, revenue was assessed based on the entire 'mahal' (village or group of villages) as a unit, rather than on individual farmers.
Additional Facts
Area: This system was implemented primarily in the North-Western Provinces, Central India, and Punjab.
Collection: The responsibility of collecting revenue was entrusted to the village headman (lambardar).
Other Systems: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793, and Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari system.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Who is considered the father of the Mahalwari system?
(Answer: Holt Mackenzie)
In which year was the 'Permanent Settlement' implemented?
(Answer: 1793)
In which land revenue system did the government collect taxes directly from the peasants (ryots)?
(Answer: Ryotwari system)