Question

    Consider the following statements -

    1. Lord Cornwallis was the father of civil service in India

    2. Lord Cornwallis was the father of police service in India

    3. Lord Ripon was the father of local self-government in India

    The correct statements from the above are -

    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Organized civil service in India was started at the time of Lord Cornwallis, that is why it is considered the father of civil service in India.   Father of Police Service in India - Lord Cornwallis   Father of local self-government in India - Lord Ripon   Liberator of Press in India - Charles Metcalfe

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