Multiple choice

Who among the following organized the Civil Service in India?

  1. Sir John Shore

  2. Lord William Bentinck

  3. Cornwallis

  4. Auckland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835) reorganized and modernized the Indian Civil Service, making it more efficient and meritocratic. He introduced regulations against corruption and established a more structured administration. While Cornwallis started the civil service, Bentinck is credited with organizing it into a proper system with better recruitment and administrative procedures.

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