Correct Answer - Option 3 : Lord Clive
The correct answer is Lord Clive.
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Robert Clive was the first governor of Bengal in 1765.
- The Dual System of Government in Bengal was the brainchild of Robert Clive in 1765.
- Under this system, the administration of Bengal was divided into two parts- Diwani and Nizamat.
- Diwani means the right to collect revenue was given to the company.
- Nizamat means administrative rights were given to Nawab.
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Warren Hastings ended the Dual System of Government in Bengal in 1772.
Lord Hastings (1813-1823)
- Adopted the policy of intervention and war.
- Introduced the Ryotwari settlement in Madras by Thomas Munro, the Governor.
- Anglo-Nepal war (1813-1823)
- Third Anglo- Maratha war (1817-1818)
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Suppression of Pindaris (1817-1818)
Lord Ripon (1880-1884)
- The viceroy is known as 'The popular viceroy'.
- In 1881, the First official Census in India done by Ripon.
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Hunter Commission was appointed by Ripon in 1882.
- He was famously known as the 'Father of Local Self Government Act' in 1882.
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Repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882
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Hunter Commission was appointed by Ripon in 1882 for Educational reforms.
- The viceroy during the time of Illbert Bill Controversy in 1883.
- The viceroy raised the age limit of Civil Service from 19 to 21.
Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793)
- He introduced the 'Permanent Settlement of Bengal' in 1793.
- He is known as the 'Father of Civil Services in India'.
- He created the post of District Judges'.
- First-person to codify laws in 1793. The code separated the revenue administration from the administration of justice.
