Q.

During the period of which Governor General/Viceroy was the Indian Civil Service introduced?

A. Dalhousie
B. Curzon
C. Bentick
D. Cornwallis
Answer» D. Cornwallis
Explanation: Lord Cornwallis started the Civil Service in Indian to effectively administer British territories in India. He introduced strict regulations for the officials, raised their salariesand linked promotion to seniority. He is called the "Father of Indian Civil Service.
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