Which one of the following commissioners of colonial Kumaon and Garhwal introduce the ‘Revenue Police’ system ?

George William Traill
Lt. Col. Gardiner
Sir Henry Ramsay
Daniel Ibbotson

The correct answer is (c) Sir Henry Ramsay.

Sir Henry Ramsay was the commissioner of colonial Kumaon and Garhwal from 1848 to 1856. He introduced the ‘Revenue Police’ system in 1853. The Revenue Police was a system of local policing that was designed to improve law and order in the region. It was based on the principle of local control, with each village having its own police force. The Revenue Police was successful in reducing crime and improving security in the region.

George William Traill was the commissioner of colonial Kumaon and Garhwal from 1815 to 1823. He was responsible for the introduction of a number of reforms, including the introduction of a new system of land revenue collection. However, he did not introduce the ‘Revenue Police’ system.

Lt. Col. Gardiner was the commissioner of colonial Kumaon and Garhwal from 1823 to 1833. He was responsible for the construction of a number of roads and bridges in the region. However, he did not introduce the ‘Revenue Police’ system.

Daniel Ibbotson was the commissioner of colonial Kumaon and Garhwal from 1833 to 1848. He was responsible for the introduction of a number of reforms, including the introduction of a new system of education. However, he did not introduce the ‘Revenue Police’ system.