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Modern Indian History Viceroys and Governor Generals

Consider the following statements with reference to the development of the Indian Judiciary under the British Colonial Rule.

1. William Bentinck divested the judicial powers of the collector for the first time.

2. Under Cornwallis, the codified secular laws took the place of religious or personal laws.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

2 only

The statement that William Bentinck divested the judicial powers of the collector for the first time is incorrect. The process of divesting judicial powers from collectors started earlier under the Cornwallis Code, not during Bentinck's time.

The statement that under Cornwallis, the codified secular laws took the place of religious or personal laws is correct. Lord Cornwallis implemented the Cornwallis Code of 1793, which aimed at codifying laws and separating the revenue and judicial functions. The legal system became more secular and codified, moving away from personal or religious laws.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2 only.

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