The 'Mahalwari System' of land revenue was introduced by which British official? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mahalwari System' of land revenue was introduced by which British official?
A. Thomas Munro
B. Holt Mackenzie
C. Charles Metcalfe
D. John Lawrence
Answer: Option B
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.

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