Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Lord Cornwallis”:
1.The collection of revenue was separated from administration and justice.
2.Civil and criminal courts were reorganized.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Cornwallis organized company administration securing the services of William Jones, a judge and an Orientalist.

  • He set up machinery for the detection and punishment of crime, thereby ending the dual system of government established by Clive. The collection of revenue was separated from administration and justice.
  • He deprived the collectors of their judicial function and confined them to revenue collection. Civil and criminal courts were thoroughly reorganized.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT


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