History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2013 History
Who among the following Governor Generals started the Indian Civil Services?
AWilliam Bentinck
BWellesley
CCornwallis ✓ Correct
DWarren Hastings
Correct answer: (C) Cornwallis — The Indian Civil Services were started by Lord Cornwallis, so the answer is Cornwallis.
Explanation
★The Indian Civil Services were started by Lord Cornwallis, so the answer is Cornwallis.
★He served as Governor General from 1786 to 1793.
★He organised a regular, salaried civil service to run the administration.
★He also set up four provincial courts and a board of revenue.
★He introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793.
★He framed the Cornwallis Code, separating revenue and judicial functions.
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