Which Governor-General of India, in 1772, introduced two courts in each district - a criminal court (faujdari adalat) and a civil court
(diwani adalat)?
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SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1
Lord Dalhousie
Incorrect AnswerWarren Hastings
Correct AnswerRichard Wellesley
Incorrect AnswerRobert Clive
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
- He is known for his policy of annexation and the doctrine of lapse, but he did not establish the two court systems.
- Option 2: Warren Hastings
- Warren Hastings served as the Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785.
- In 1772, before officially taking the title of Governor-General, he introduced a system with faujdari adalats (criminal courts) and diwani adalats (civil courts) in each district.
- Option 3: Richard Wellesley
- Richard Wellesley was the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805.
- He is notable for expanding British rule in India through military conquests, not implementing judicial reforms.
- Option 4: Robert Clive
- Robert Clive, known more for his military leadership and administration, was associated with the early expansion of British influence in India.
- He was not related to the judicial reforms in question.
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