In Indian context, the attitude of ‘Paternalism in Governance’ is associated with

(A) Thomas Munro
(B) Charles Grant
(C) Holt Mackenzie
(D) Macaulay

Correct Answer : Macaulay
Question Asked : UPPCS (Mains) 2016
Introduction of Patriarchal approach of governance in Indian context is attributed to British administrators like- Sir Thomas Munro (1761-1827), Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833), Alfinston (1779-1859), Chorls Metcalfe (1785-1846) etc. They were the main proponent of the democratic character of Indian villages. Munro instituted Ryotwari system in Madras in 1820.
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