Q. With reference to the Dual system of government introduced in Bengal in 1765, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Q. With reference to the Dual system of government introduced in Bengal in 1765, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Dual system of government was introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive after the battle of Buxar.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Dual system of government refers to a system where both the Diwani, i.e., collecting revenues, and nizamat, i.e., police and judicial functions, came under the control of the Company. The Company exercised Diwani rights as the diwan and the nizamat rights through its right to nominate the deputy subahdar. The system held a great advantage for the company left the appearance of authority to the puppet Indian ruler, while keeping the sovereign power in the hands of the Company.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Dual system of government was introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive after the battle of Buxar.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Dual system of government refers to a system where both the Diwani, i.e., collecting revenues, and nizamat, i.e., police and judicial functions, came under the control of the Company. The Company exercised Diwani rights as the diwan and the nizamat rights through its right to nominate the deputy subahdar. The system held a great advantage for the company left the appearance of authority to the puppet Indian ruler, while keeping the sovereign power in the hands of the Company.
