Governor/Governor General/Viceroy (Part-I)

Total Questions: 40

11. who among the following abolished 'Dual Government' system in Bengal? [41st , 47ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996, 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) Warren Hastings
Solution:The court of directors took the decision in 1772 A.D. to abolish the dual government system in the tenure of Warren Hastings and ordered council of Calcutta and its chiefs to serve as Diwan and officiate the administration of Bengal, Bihar, and Orrisa.

Warren Hastings dismissed both the deputy Diwans Muhammad Raza Khan and Raja Shitab Roy.

12. The dual system of government in Bengal was enforced by : [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Robert Clive
Solution:Dual system of governance in Bengal was enforced by Robert Clive in 1765. Under this system, the administration of Bengal was divided into Diwani and Nizamat.

13. Which Governor-General was prosecuted for impeachment? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (a) Warren Hastings
Solution:Warren Hastings was prosecuted from 1788 to 1795 A.D. for impeachment for unjust and arbitrary functions, but British parliament dropped all ; the charges against him after considering his service. It was said that Warren Hastings had done all this for the benefit of the empire.

14. Who among the following was prosecuted for impeachment by the British Parliament? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010 , U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Warren Hastings
Solution:Warren Hastings was prosecuted from 1788 to 1795 A.D. for impeachment for unjust and arbitrary functions, but British parliament dropped all ; the charges against him after considering his service. It was said that Warren Hastings had done all this for the benefit of the empire.

15. The revolt of Vellore occur during the regime of which Governor? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Sir George
Solution:Vellore Mutiny (1806 A.D.) was protest against interference in the social and religious practices of Sepoys. The sepoys unfurled the flag of the ruler of Mysore. this revolt occur during the regime of Governor-General Sir George Barlow.

16. Who established the judicial organization in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (b) Lord Cornwallis
Solution:Lord Cornwallis introduced criminal and judicial regulations to a significant degree degree which is still underpins the Indian Judicial system. Cornwallis gave limited judicial powers to the company's revenue collectors, who already served as civil magistrates.

In 1790 the company took over the administration of justice from Nawab and Cornwallis introduced a system of circuit courts with a superior court that met in Calcutta and had the power of review over the circuit court decision.

17. Who among the following Governor-General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Cornwillis
Solution:Cornwallis introduction Civil Services in India. After becoming the Governor-General of Bengal, Cornwallis restructured the administration and abolished the revenue boards and laid the new laws for them.

He introduced new policies regarding the personal business of British officers. He exclusively divided the jurisdiction of civil and judicial administration through "Cornwallis code" which later, in turn, transformed into civil services in India.

18. The enforcement of the Public Service was done in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) tenure of Cornwallis
Solution:Cornwallis introduction Civil Services in India. After becoming the Governor-General of Bengal, Cornwallis restructured the administration and abolished the revenue boards and laid the new laws for them.

He introduced new policies regarding the personal business of British officers. He exclusively divided the jurisdiction of civil and judicial administration through "Cornwallis code" which later, in turn, transformed into civil services in India.

19. In the second half of 18ᵗʰ century who was often called the local representative of "Aura and Authority of Company Bahadur"? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Daroga
Solution:In 1793 A.D. Lord Cornwallis separated the landlords from their police duties and established a police station in every twenty to thirty square miles and appointed a police officer called Daroga.

The appointed and supervision of Daroga was done by the Magistrate. The farmer regarded the Daroga as the local representative of "The Pride of Company.

20. The Tomb of Lord Cornwallis is situated at- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Ghazipur
Solution:Lord Cornwallis was the Governor-General of Bengal during 1786-1793 A.D. and July 30, 1805 A.D. to October 5, 1805 A.D.

He is known for Istamarari or permanent settlement, judicial code and as promoter of Indian administration service. He died on October 5, 1805 A.D. at Ghazipur. His grave is situated at Ghazipur (U.P.).