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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The Dual System of Government in Bengal was implemented as a result of Lord Clive's policies.
  2. The Dual System of Government remained in practice in Bengal until the tenure of Lord Cornwallis.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: The Dual System of Government in Bengal originated with Lord Clive in 1765, allowing the East India Company to collect revenue while nominal authority remained with Indian rulers. However, the system was abolished before Lord Cornwallis's tenure, ending in 1772. Therefore, only Statement 1 is correct; Statement 2 is factually incorrect.
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