Consider the following statements with reference to the Dual government in Bengal 1 Warren Hastings ...........

Modern Indian History(UPPCS) Viceroys and Governor Generals

Consider the following statements with reference to the Dual government in Bengal:

1. Warren Hastings introduced the dual system of government in Bengal after the battle of buxar.

2. Under this system, a company acquired the Diwani functions from the emperor and nizamat functions from the subahdar of Bengal.

3. The dual system led to an effective administration and proved beneficial for the people of Bengal.

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: After the battle of Buxar, the East India Company became the real masters of Bengal.
Robert Clive introduced the dual system of government (and not Warren hasting) i.e., the rule of the two the Company and the Nawab in Bengal.
Under this system both the diwani, i.e., collecting revenues, and nizamat, i.e., police and judicial functions, came under the control of the Company.
Statement 2 is correct: The Company exercised diwani rights as the diwan and the nizamat rights through its right to nominate the deputy subahdar.
The Company acquired the diwani functions from the emperor and nizamat functions from the subahdar of Bengal.
The system held a great advantage for the Company.
It left the appearance of authority to the puppet Indian ruler, while keeping the sovereign power in the hands of the Company.
The nawab was responsible for maintaining peace and order, but he depended both for funds and forces upon the Company because the latter controlled the army and revenues.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The dual system led to an administrative breakdown and proved disastrous for the people of Bengal.
(And not beneficial and effective) Neither the Company nor the Nawab cared for administration and public welfare.
Warren Hastings did away with the dual system in 1772.