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Q. Which presidency or province appointed the “Inam Commission” in 1852?

[A] Madras presidency

[B] Bengal province

[C] Bombay presidency

[D] United province

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: In the wake of the Inam Commission (1852) appointed by Bombay government to enquire into the cases of “land held rent-free without authority,” more than 21,000 estates were confiscated.

Source: NCERT

Q. Which presidency or province appointed the “Inam Commission” in 1852?

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