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Who created a permanent police force in India?

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Lord Canning

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Lord Wellesley

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Lord Cornwallis

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Lord Hastings

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The correct option is D Lord Cornwallis
To ensure good administration, an efficient police force was needed. Lord Cornwallis created a permanent police force in India. Each district was placed under many 'thanas', each headed by a 'daroga'.

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