Question

What were the duties of the Superintendent in British India?

• A. Supervised the work of Kotwal.
• B. Supervised the work of Chowkidar.
• C. Maintained law and order at the village level.
• D. Investigated crime and thefts at the village level.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Supervised the work of Kotwal.
B Supervised the work of Chowkidar.

Lord Cornwallis newly created the post of the Superintendent in British India. The Superintendent supervised the services of both the Chowkidar and the Kotwal.