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Consider the statements (A) and (B) on Diwani Adalat established in 1772 in India and choose the correct answer : (A) It was a criminal court. (B) It was presided over by the European district collectors.

1
(A) is true, (B) is false.
2
(A) is false, (B) is true.
3
Both (A) and (B) are true.
4
Both (A) and (B) are false.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Modern India: Colonial Rule & Freedom Struggle
Topic: Advent of Europeans & Establishment of British Rule
Correct Answer
Option A
Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1: (A) is true, (B) is false. 1. Explanation for Option 1: - Statement (A): "It was a criminal court." This statement is true. The Diwani Adalat, established in 1772, was primarily a civil court dealing with civil cases such as property disputes, contracts, and family law. However, the term "Diwani" is often associated with civil jurisdiction, not criminal. The criminal court was known as…Read More

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