Which of the following statements are correct? Under the Cornwallis System, the districts were divided into thanas or police jurisdictions of 20-30 miles. Each of them was placed under an officer of government, who was also responsible for maintaining law and order. The daroga system was introduced in Bengal in 1812. The daroga was nominated by the district magistrate. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A1 and 2 only
- B2, 3 and 4 only
- C1, 2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Under Cornwallis's police reforms of 1791-93, districts were divided into thanas (police circles of 20-30 miles), each under a daroga responsible for law and order, so statements 1 and 2 are correct. The daroga system dates to 1792-93, not 1812, so statement 3 is wrong; the 1812 reforms abolished the Superintendent of Police and placed the daroga under the District Magistrate, who nominated him, so statement 4 is correct. Hence 1, 2 and 4, option (d).