Colonial administration: The Dual Government system (1765–1772) is associated with which figure? Context: Separation of Diwani (revenue) and Nizamat (police/justice) in Bengal. Choose the correct name.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ARobert Clive
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BWarren Hastings
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CLord Cornwallis
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DLord Wellesley
Answer
Correct Answer: Robert Clive
Explanation
Given data
- Period: Late 18th century Bengal after the grant of Diwani (1765).
ReasoningThe Dual Government system was introduced under Robert Clive, keeping real power with the Company while Nawab's officials nominally handled administration.
Final AnswerRobert Clive