Question

    Which Governor-General during British rule initiated the

    appointment of Indians as judges?
    A Lord Cornwallis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Warren Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord William Bentinck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lord Cornwallis introduced judicial reforms that allowed Indians to serve as judges under British rule. His reforms, codified in the Cornwallis Code, aimed to improve judicial administration by appointing Indians as Munsifs (subordinate judges) particularly in rural areas. This established a clear administrative hierarchy and represented a shift in British governance approach. While Warren Hastings introduced early administrative reforms, Lord William Bentinck focused on social reforms like abolishing Sati, and Lord Dalhousie is known for technological advancements and the doctrine of lapse.

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