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Consider the following statements with reference to British administration in first half of 19th Century:

1. As British envisaged Rule of Law, corruption was minimal among lower officials.

2. In the absence of any major revolt, Police was committed to safeguarding people's interest.

3. The new courts and legal system was very expensive which aided rich to oppress the poor.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The ordinary people were hard hit by the prevalence of corruption at the lower levels of the police, judiciary and general administration. The petty officials enriched themselves freely at the cost of the poor.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Police were usually not committed to safeguarding people's interests. William Edwards, a British official, wrote in 1859 that the police were a scourge to the people and that their oppression and exactions form one of the chief grounds of dissatisfaction with our government.

Statement 3 is correct. The new courts and legal system was very expensive. Only rich could afford it. So, the court cases became new means of oppression of poor.

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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