Warren Hastings and Cornwallis — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding Warren Hastings' administration is/are correct? 1. He abolished the Dual Government system in Bengal. 2. He introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. 3. The Rohilla War occurred during his tenure. 4. The Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William was established during his time. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Lord Cornwallis is often referred to as the 'Father of the Indian Civil Service' due to his reforms. Which of the following was NOT a feature of his civil service reforms?
Consider the following pairs: 1. Regulating Act of 1773 : Establishment of Supreme Court at Calcutta 2. Pitt's India Act of 1784 : Dual Control over Company's affairs 3. Permanent Settlement of 1793 : Introduction of Ryotwari System Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
The 'Sunset Law' is associated with which of the following British administrative measures in India?
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Vyyuha Analysis' of Warren Hastings' and Lord Cornwallis's administrative philosophies?