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Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?

  1. A.Warren Hastings
  2. B.Wellesley
  3. C.Cornwallis
  4. D.William Bentinck
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. Cornwallis

Lord Cornwallis is credited with reorganizing the civil services in India. He established the Covenanted Civil Service by bringing in competition and meritocracy among Europeans recruited for administrative positions, replacing the earlier system which was largely characterized by patronage and corruption.

Source: UPSC gs1 2010

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