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Who was the first Indian to have entered the Indian Civil Service?

  1. Satyendra Nath Tagore

  2. CC Desai

  3. Surendra Nath Banerjee

  4. Subash Chandra Bose
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Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to enter the Indian Civil Service, successfully clearing the competitive examination in June 1863. He was an author, song composer, and linguist, and the elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore. This milestone marked a significant achievement for Indians during British colonial rule.

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