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The 'Dual System of Government' (1765-1772) introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive resulted in disastrous consequences. What was the core feature of this system?
A. Power was shared equally between the British Parliament and the East India Company directors.
B. The British assumed the responsibility of law and order (Nizamat) but left the revenue collection (Diwani) to the Nawab.
C. The British controlled the revenue collection (Diwani) while leaving the responsibility of administration and justice (Nizamat) to the powerless Nawab.
D. Bengal was divided geographically into a British-administered zone and a Nawab-administered zone.
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