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Consider the following statements
1. Warren Hastings had established the dual system of Government in Bengal in 1765.
2. He was established a Board of Revenue at Culcutta to supervise the collection of revenue.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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The First Factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorising local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?
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By regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation? 
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Consider the following statements
1. Charles Wood's Despatch of 1854 laid exclusive emphasis on the development of higher education in India and neglected primary and secondary education. 2. The Carlyle Circular issued by RW Carlyle sought to check the spread of revolutionary activities in educational institutions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Who was the Viceroy of India when the British India's capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
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Consider the following statements:

1. The Charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's monopoly of Indian trade.

2. Under the Government of India Act of 1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India Company altogether and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly.

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

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The aim of education as stated by the Wood's despatch of 1854 was
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Who was the President of the Board of Revenue established by Warren Hastings?
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Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian Princes to acquire territories?