Question

In which place in India, British started the "Dual system of Government''?
1. Madras
2. Bombay
3. Delhi
4. Bengal

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Bengal

The correct answer is Option(4) i.e. Bengal

• The British started the"Dual System of Government" in Bengal.
• The company acquired both Diwani and Nizamat rights from the Nizam-ud-Daulah.
• Dual System of Government :
  • A dual system is a form of governance followed by the British in India after the battle of Plassey.
  • In this system, the power is divided into two parts: the administrative power, and the revenue collection power. While the former is given to the native rulers, the British have taken charge of the latter.
  • Dual Government in Bengal was introduced by Robert Clive in 1765 and continued till 1772.
  • 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.
  • The Nawab and his officials had the responsibility of administration but not the power to discharge it.
  • The Dual system of Government was abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772 and Bengal was brought under the direct control of the British. The Nawabs remained as the mere pensioners of the East India Company.