SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

The Daroga system in 1792 was introduced by whom among the following Governor- Generals in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lord Cornwallis.

 

The Daroga system, introduced in 1792, was established by Lord Cornwallis, the Governor-General of India. This system aimed to improve law and order by appointing local officials, or Darogas, to oversee police functions in districts and maintain justice at the local level. It marked a significant step in the establishment of a structured and centralized administrative system during British rule in India. The Daroga system played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order in the countryside, contributing to the overall development of the judicial framework in colonial India.