Question

26. The system of competitive examination for civil service was accepted in the year
A) 1833
B) 1853
C) 1858

Answer 1

Answer: 1853

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Option B - 1853

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The Indian Civil Services examination was introduced in India from the inspiration of Imperial services exam in England.

• The system of competitive exams for Civil Services for Indians was accepted in 1853 after the ICS charter.

• The changes in the civil services examinations were made by Lord Cornwallis.

• Hence, he is known as father of Indian Civil Services.

• The name of Indian Civil Services is now changed to Indian Administrative Services examination.

• Satyendra Nath Banarjee is the first ICS officer of India.

• He was the brother of great poet, Rabindranath Tagore.