Consider the following statements with regard to Robert Clive 1 He laid the foundation of Company rs...........

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Consider the following statements with regard to Robert Clive:

1. He laid the foundation of Company’s political power in Bengal.

2. He introduced the system of Dual Government in Bengal.

3. He forbade the servants of Company from indulging in private trade.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2

1 and 3

All statements are correct

All statements are incorrect

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Explanation:

Clive strengthened his political and admistrivative control over Bengal after obtaining Diwani rights from Shuja-ul-dawlah. This led to introduction od dual system of government as judicial powers remained with nawab and revenue was with EIC. Clive introduced discipline by forbidding EIC servants to accept gifts, bribe, or even indulge in private trade.