Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was the first "native" Indian in British India to stand first in the I. C. S. examination?

  1. Annadashankar Roy

  2. Sukumar Roy

  3. Nirendronath Chakrabarty

  4. Upendrokishore Roychoudhuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Annada Shankar Roy (1904-2002) became the first Indian to stand first in the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination in 1923, achieving this during British colonial rule when the examination was dominated by European candidates. This was a landmark achievement demonstrating Indian capability in the administrative services. Sukumar Roy was his son (a famous writer), Nirendranath Chakraborty was a writer, and Upendrakishore Roychoudhuri was Annada Shankar's grandfather - none of these others took the ICS exam.

Keep practicing — related questions