Question

Under which among the following acts, Civil Services started in India?

• A. Charter Act 1813
• B. Charter Act 1833
• C. Charter Act 1853
• D. Charter Act 1793

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Charter Act 1853

• The Charter Act of 1853 was a significant piece of legislation that introduced several administrative reforms in British India.

• It established the Indian Civil Service (ICS) as an open competitive examination system, ending the patronage-based appointments.

• This was the first time recruitment to civil services became merit-based rather than based on connections or favoritism.

• The Act separated the commercial and administrative functions of the East India Company.