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Q. The system of Dual Government during the latter half of the 18th century AD is associated with the name of

A
Cornwallis
B
Clive
C
Waren Hastings
D
William Bentinck

Correct Answer

Clive

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    B)Wardha Session, 1942.
    C)Tripuri Session, 1939
    D)Ramgarh Session, 1940
    Answer: Wardha Session, 1942.
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    B)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    C)A is true but R is false
    D)A is false but R is true
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    B)History
    C)Political Science
    D)Philosophy
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    B)Simon was not known to be a great supporter of the Indian cause
    C)It was appointed before the expiry of the statutory period
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