Question

Who is known as the Father of Civil Service in india?

• A. William Jones
• B. Lord Minto
• C. Robert Clive
• D. Lord Cornwallis

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Lord Cornwallis

Warren Hastings laid the foundation of civil service and Charles Cornwallis reformed, modernized and rationalized it. Hence, Charles Cornwallis is known as the 'Father of Civil Service in India'. He introduced Covenanted Civil Services (Higher Civil Services) and Uncovenanted Civil Services (Lower Civil Services).