Which of the following Governor Generals introduced a code which provided for the separation of reve...........

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Which of the following Governor-Generals introduced a code which provided for the separation of revenue administration from

judicial administration?

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SSC CPO 11th Dec 2019 Shift-1

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Lord Wellesley

Lord Cornwallis

William Bentinck

Warren Hastings

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Explanation:

- Lord Wellesley: Known for his role in expanding British territories in India through the Subsidiary Alliance system. No major judicial reforms are attributed to him.

- Lord Cornwallis: Introduced the Cornwallis Code in 1793, separating revenue administration from judicial functions. This was a significant reform in British India.

- William Bentinck: Known for social reforms, such as abolishing Sati. Not related to the separation of administration.

- Warren Hastings: First Governor-General of India. Implemented judicial reforms but not the separation as initiated by Cornwallis.