CDS || Modern Indian History || British Policies and Consolidation ||

Consider the following statements with regard to Permanent settlement:

1. It was introduced in Bengal,Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi by Warren Hastings.

2. The zamindars were made the owner of the whole land.

3. The rights of the zamindars were hereditary and transferable under the system.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding the history of the postal system in India:

1) It was established in India by Lord Cornwallis.

2) Warren Hastings contributed to the development and expansion of its network.

3) The Post Office Act, 1854 paved the way for use of the facility for the common man.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

Codes:

With regard to doctrine of lapse, consider the following statements:

1) It was used by Lord Dalhousie

2) The doctrine was discontinued in 1909

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1) Lord William Bentinck was the first governor general of Bengal.

2) Charter Act of 1833 provided for inclusion of fourth member in Governor General’s council who was entitled to act as a member for legislative purposes only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?