History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2015 History
Which Act provided for holding the I.C.S. recruitment examination in India?
AIndian Councils Act, 1861
BIndian Councils Act, 1893
CMorley-Minto Reforms, 1909
DGovernment of India Act, 1919 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Government of India Act, 1919 — The Government of India Act of 1919 provided for this, so the answer is the Government of India Act, 1919.
Explanation
★The Government of India Act of 1919 provided for this, so the answer is the Government of India Act, 1919.
★Before this the I.C.S. examination was held only in England.
★This made it very hard for Indians to enter the service.
★The Act of 1919 allowed the examination to be held in India as well.
★The first such examination in India was held at Allahabad.
★This opened the door wider for Indians to join the civil service.
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