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The Governor of Madras presidency at the time of Vellore sepoy mutiny was __________.

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  1. William Bentinck

  2. Cornwallis

  3. Robert Clive

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vellore sepoy mutiny was the first instance of a large-scale and violent mutiny by Indian sepoys against the East India Company which was in 10 July 1806. It was basically caused by resentment at new British regulations that ordered changes in headgear and shaving style and the prohibition of ornaments and caste marks for the Indian troops. The Governor of Madras presidency at the time was William Bentinck.

The use of the mother tongue in India in the law Court was permitted by _______.

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  1. Lord Hastings

  2. Lord Cornwallis

  3. Lord Dalhousie

  4. Lord Bentinck

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Correct Option: D

The landmark of Dalhousie's administration did not include _________.

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  1. Indian Railways

  2. English as the medium of instruction

  3. Public works department

  4. Telegraph

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Correct Option: B

Lord Amherst was succeeded by ________ as the Governor General of India.

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  1. William Bentinck

  2. Lord Hastings

  3. Lord Curzon

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Amherst was succeeded by William Bentinck as the Governor General of India. Lord Amherst was Governor-General of India between 1823 and 1828.Lord William Bentinck was Governor-General from 1828 to 1835 in India and he introduced many judicial, financial, educational, social and administrative reforms.

Which of the following Governor-General introduced the services of Railway and telegraph systems?

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  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Dalhousie

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord Bentinck

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Correct Option: B