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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 44 of 200

Q44
History of IndiaBritish Rule: Administration, Economy & Society
During whose Governor-Generalship Indian Civil Service (I.C.S.) was introduced?
  1. a.Lord Dalhousie
  2. b.Lord Curzon
  3. c.Lord William Bentinck
  4. d.Lord Cornwallis

Answer: (D) Lord Cornwallis

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Indian Civil Service (ICS) system during his tenure as Governor-General (1786–1793). He systematically reorganised the civil service, made appointments merit-based, separated judicial from revenue functions, and is called the 'Father of Civil Services in India.'

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