The 'Mahalwari System' of land revenue was introduced by which British official?
A. John Lawrence
B. Thomas Munro
C. Holt Mackenzie
D. Charles Metcalfe
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Holt Mackenzie, as the Secretary to the Board of Revenue, formulated the Mahalwari system in 1822, where the village community (mahal) was collectively responsible for revenue payment.
Explanation:
The Dutch established their main factory at Pulicat (Tamil Nadu) in 1610. Later, Nagapattinam became their principal settlement, but initially Pulicat was the headquarters.
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, successfully integrated over 560 princely states into the Indian Union through diplomacy and, if necessary, military force.
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