Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle Questions (MCQs)


Q.  Lord Cornwallis established how many circuit courts for the three provinces of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6


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Cornwallis divided the three provinces of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa into four parts/ divisions. He provided each of the divisions a circuit court. It was under the control of two covenanted servants of the Company.
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