During the period of which Governor General/Viceroy was the Indian Civil service introduced ?

Options

A. Dalhousie
B. Curzon
C. Bentick
D. Cornwallis

Answer

D

Explanation

Lord Cornwallis started the Civil service in Indian to effectively administer British territories in india. He introduced strict regulations for the officials, raised their salaries and linked promotion to seniority . He is called the " Father of Indian Civil service ".