Q. Which of the following was the main feature of the policy of Dual Government of British rulers in India?
(a) The English collected the revenues with the help of Indian Officials and they became virtually the head of the civil and military administration
(b) The general administrative body consisted of two categories of rulers
(c) Main items of administration were in the hands of local kings and rest were in the hands of British rulers
(d) Some portions of land were ruled by the local kings and rest by the British rulers
Ans: (a) The English collected the revenues with the help of Indian Officials and they became virtually the head of the civil and military administration
Explanation: The main feature of the policy of Dual Government of British rulers in India was (a) the English collecting revenues with the help of Indian officials and becoming virtually the head of the civil and military administration.
During the period of Dual Government in British India, which lasted from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, the British established a system where the revenue administration was handled by the English, while the general administration and governance were left in the hands of the local Indian rulers.
Under this system, the British would appoint Indian officials to collect revenues on their behalf. These officials, known as Zamindars or revenue collectors, played a crucial role in the collection of taxes and revenue from the Indian population. The British, through their control over revenue collection, exerted significant influence over the civil and military administration of the region.
