Q. In which year was the system of competitive examination for Civil Service accepted?
(a) 1833
(b) 1863
(c) 1853
(d) 1873
Ans: (c) 1853
Explanation:
The correct answer is (c) 1853.
The system of competitive examinations for the Civil Service was accepted in the year 1853. It was introduced by the British government as a means to select candidates for administrative positions in the civil services of British India.
The competitive examination system aimed to ensure merit-based appointments and to reduce corruption and favoritism in the selection process. The first competitive examination for the Civil Service was held in London in 1855, and it was later extended to other major cities in India.
The introduction of the competitive examination system had a significant impact on the recruitment and functioning of the civil services in India. It provided opportunities for Indians to enter administrative positions and paved the way for greater Indian participation in the governance of the country.
