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Which Governor-General of India, in 1772, introduced two courts in each district – a criminal court (faujdari adalat) and a civil court (diwani adalat)?

Robert Clive

Richard Wellesley

Warren Hastings

Lord Dalhousie

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Explanation:

- Option 1: Robert Clive

- Clive played a significant role in establishing British control in India but was not involved in setting up judicial structures.

- Option 2: Richard Wellesley

- Known for his expansionist policies and the doctrine of subsidiary alliances but not for judicial reforms.

- Option 3: Warren Hastings

- Considered the first Governor-General of India from 1773.

- Introduced reforms in 1772, establishing a criminal court (faujdari adalat) and a civil court (diwani adalat) in each district to streamline administration.

- Option 4: Lord Dalhousie

- Known for implementing the Doctrine of Lapse and other administrative reforms during his tenure but not related to the judicial reforms in 1772.