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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I - List-II

1. Clive - A. Removal of press restriction
2. Bentinck - B. Partition of Bengal
3. Charles - C. Dual Govt, in Bengal
4. Curzon - D. English Education

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: CDAB

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “CDAB”.
1. Clive - C. Dual Govt, in Bengal
2. Bentinck - D. English Education
3. Charles - A. Removal of press restriction
4. Curzon - B. Partition of Bengal

1) Clive - Clive is associated with the establishment of the Dual Government in Bengal. This system allowed the British East India Company to control revenue and administration while leaving the native ruler in place for other functions.

2) Bentinck - William Bentinck passed the English Education Act 1835 that replaced Persian with English in the higher courts.

3) Charles - Sir Charles Metcalfe (1835-1836) is known for removing restrictions on the Indian press and is called the "Liberator of the Indian Press"

4) Curzon - Lord Curzon is known for the Partition of Bengal in 1905, aimed at dividing Bengal on communal lines.

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