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ANKIT JARWALAIR 205· 2025

Question Q.3GS2GS2

The arrival of Lord William Bentinck marked a period of transformation in the British Indian State. Discuss.

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Introduction

Lord william was the first governor general of India after the position was created in charter act of 1833.

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Main Body

Lord william was the first governor general of India after the position was created in charter act of 1833.

Changes during era Bentinck eg in British Indian state

1Ascension of British territory and control over India
2Title of governor general of India rejected centralised control of Indian state
3East India company catered to junction as monopoly company
4Anglicist and orientalist education courinary, ended in triclication education model in India
5Social changes eg peasant sati prohibition at its long brought social reform movement in India
6change in issued coty in name of mghed emperor to confuring and crown
7allowed British and other europeans to settle in India
8change in civil service model with colletion responsible for both revenue and judicial mattle
9police administration was effected, and portion of SI was required
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  • Identifies key administrative changes during Bentinck's tenure
  • Mentions the Charter Act of 1833 as important context
  • Attempts to trace expansion of British control

Topper

ANKIT JARWAL

AIR 2052025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Historical Underpinnings

British colonial governance and administrative reforms

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