Question

Sir George Barlow compiled a new code of regulation known as ________
A. The Charter Act
B. The Regulating Act
C.Cornwallis Code
D. Pitts Act

Answer 1

Hint:Lord Cornwallis became the Governor General of the Republic of India in 1786. He tried to follow the goal of non-interference. It was Cornwallis who introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793. Zamindars were required to pay a fixed amount of cash on a fixed date such as land revenue to the treasury, regardless of what they collected. Gradually the Zamindars brought in more cultivated land and made more money while paying the same fixed amount to the company. Many Zamindars have benefited more than the company or the farmers.

Complete answer:
Lord Cornwallis brought many major changes before Independence. Those are as follows:
A. Management Changes
Cornwallis has introduced a new public service management system. Civil servants were appointed to manage the British territories well in India. It introduced strict regulations, raised their salaries and promoted positions instead of eligibility. Workers were not allowed to trade in secret. All the top posts were reserved for English only. Indians can only be elected to lower positions.

B. Police Transformation
Lord Cornwallis has created a permanent police force in India. In 1791 a Calcutta Police Commissioner was appointed. The districts were divided into Thanas. Each Thana was led by Daroga. As in the public service in the police department too, the Indians were removed from senior positions.

C. Changes in the Judiciary
Lord Cornwallis promoted justice. The collector was released from his judicial duties. He was in charge of the collection of revenue. Civil and Criminal Courts were established at the district level. Provincial appellate courts were set up in Dacca, Calcutta, Murshidabad and Patna. Cornwallis has increased judges' salaries for bribery and corruption. He ended the court money. A new code of conduct known as the "Cornwallis code" was compiled in 1793 by Sir George Barlow.

D. Currency Changes
In1787 the province of Bengal was divided into several parts and each area was placed under a collector. He has established a Finance Board to oversee the work of collectors.

E. Commercial Changes
Cornwallis has revived the old tradition of direct contact with Indian retailers and improved trade and commerce.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:When the Marquess of Cornwallis died in 1805 Sir George Barlow was appointed interim governor, and his love of wealth and demolition made him known as the sole emperor who reduced the territorial territory of Britain; but his nomination was rejected by the local government, and appointed by Lord Minto.