Question

    _________ is known as the “Father of Civil Service in India”.

    A Lord Wellesley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Cornwallis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Warren Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Warren Hastings laid the foundation of civil service and Charles Cornwallis reformed, modernised and rationalised it. Hence, Charles Cornwallis is known as the 'Father of Civil Service in India'. He introduced Covenanted Civil Services (Higher Civil Services) and Uncovenanted Civil Services (Lower Civil Services).

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