Multiple choice

Who amongst the following made it possible for the Indians to enter the Indian Civil Service through an open competitive examination?

  1. William Bentinck

  2. Dalhousie

  3. Mayo

  4. Ripon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Dalhousie introduced the system of open competitive examination for the Indian Civil Service through the Charter Act of 1853. Before this, ICS positions were nominated by the Court of Directors of the East India Company. The 1853 Act made the system merit-based, though Indians could theoretically compete but faced practical barriers like the examination being held in London.

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