Multiple choice

The competitive examination to the ICS was for the first time held in India, consequent to the

  1. Indian Councils Act, 1892

  2. Indian Councils Act, 1909

  3. Government of India Act, 1919

  4. Government of India Act, 1935
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Explanation

The Government of India Act, 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced the dual system of diarchy and allowed competitive examinations for the Indian Civil Service to be held in India for the first time. Prior to this, ICS exams were only conducted in London. The 1892 and 1909 Acts expanded legislative councils but didn't change ICS examination location. The 1935 Act further provincial autonomy.

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