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    Question

    Which of the following can be attributed with the

    tenure of Warren Hastings (1773-1785) in India? 1. Codified the laws and separated the revenue administration from the administration of justice. 2. Introduced Dual Government of Bengal. 3. Founded the Calcutta Madrasa. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    · Statement 1 is incorrect: First person to codify laws was Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The code separated the revenue administration from the administration of justice. Lord Cornwallis was also famous for introduction of Permanent settlement system in which land was given on permanent basis to the zamindar in return of fixed revenue. · Statement 2 is incorrect: Warren Hastings brought the Dual Government system of Bengal to an end by the Regulating Act of 1773. The Dual system of government was established by Robert clive. · Statement 3 is correct: In 1781, he founded the Calcutta Madrasa for the promotion of Islamic studies. This was the first educational institute established by the company’s government.

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